Federal Contract Vehicles

8(a) STARS III

8(a) STARS III

GSA GWAC Active
Obligated to date
$4.9B
Task orders
1,384
Contractors
1,084
Ceiling
$50B

Vehicle overview

8(a) STARS III is a small business 8(a) set-aside Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) that provides federal agencies flexible access to customized IT.

The contract covers data management, IT security/cybersecurity, software development, systems design, and IT operations and maintenance for federal agencies. It also permits ancillary support involving non-IT labor and IT equipment.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

July 2, 2021 through July 1, 2026; GSA states it intends to exercise the option extending ordering through July 1, 2029 (formal exercise not yet announced as of June 12, 2026).

Ceiling

$50B

Where agencies spend through 8(a) STARS III

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through 8(a) STARS III in the last 12 months.

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

8(a) STARS III contract holders

Contractor Obligated Task orders Status
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, INC. $173.8M 4 Current holder
NEW GENERATION SOLUTION LLC $113.5M 11 Current holder
SOFTRAMS LLC $108.8M 1 Current holder
THIRDPACKET TECHNOLOGIES LLC $103.4M 3 Current holder
AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC $83.1M 9 Current holder
SPATIAL FRONT INC $78.3M 6 Current holder
SPARKSOFT CORPORATION $75.5M 4 Current holder
IMPROVIX TECHNOLOGIES INC $75.5M 7 Current holder
MAKPAR CORPORATION $74.4M 12 Current holder
ATTAINX INC. $74.0M 6 Current holder
VIBRANTECH SOLUTIONS INC. $68.5M 20 Current holder
NEXTECH LINTECH LLC $66.1M 8 Current holder
NOVUS TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INC $61.8M 3 Current holder
ARLLUK TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC $61.3M 6 Current holder
TUVLI LLC $61.3M 20 Current holder

Top 15 of 1,084 companies by obligations.

NAICS coverage

NAICS 541512 NAICS 541511 NAICS 541513 NAICS 541519 NAICS 518210

Frequently asked questions

What is 8(a) STARS III?
8(a) STARS III is a small business 8(a) set-aside Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) that provides federal agencies flexible access to customized IT.
Which agency manages 8(a) STARS III?
8(a) STARS III is a GWAC managed by General Services Administration.
What can agencies acquire through 8(a) STARS III?
The contract covers data management, IT security/cybersecurity, software development, systems design, and IT operations and maintenance for federal agencies. It also permits ancillary support involving non-IT labor and IT equipment.
How much has been obligated through 8(a) STARS III?
$4.9B has been obligated across 1,384 task orders.
Which agencies use 8(a) STARS III?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through 8(a) STARS III included the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Defense reported $283.7M in positive obligations for Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512). The Department of Health and Human Services reported $228.1M in positive obligations for the same type of work (NAICS 541512). The Department of Homeland Security reported $181.8M in positive obligations for the same type of work (NAICS 541512). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold 8(a) STARS III?
1,084 contractors hold a position on 8(a) STARS III.
What is the contract ceiling of 8(a) STARS III?
8(a) STARS III has a program ceiling of $50B.
Is 8(a) STARS III active?
Yes, 8(a) STARS III is currently active (ordering period: July 2, 2021 through July 1, 2026; GSA states it intends to exercise the option extending ordering through July 1, 2029 (formal exercise not yet announced as of June 12, 2026).).

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