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
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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
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$50B
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.
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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.
- 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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