Overview
8(a) STARS III is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (MA-ID/IQ) contract designed to provide federal agencies with innovative information technology (IT) services-based solutions from award-winning 8(a) small businesses.
DUNS: 079506011
SAM UEI: D6K6G48KNB85
CAGE CODE: 7ADT9
Master Contract Number: 47QTCB22D0475
Tell us how Metas Solutions can support your essential public health IT functions.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| $50 billion program ceiling and five-year base period with one three-year option | Allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements |
| Sole-source task orders up to the 8(a) competitive threshold | Enhances opportunities for 8(a) firms |
| Contract types include fixed-price, labor-hour, and time-and-materials terms | Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk |
| Two focused scope sub-areas | Offers access to contractors with demonstrated experience in either emerging technology or performance in an OCONUS location |
| Ancillary equipment and/or services are permitted when integral and necessary to the IT services-based solution | Facilitates integrated IT services-based solutions |
| Access to exceptionally qualified 8(a) small-business industry partners | Enables federal clients to earn a small disadvantaged business (SDB) credit |
| Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505 | Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead times |
| Complimentary scope compatibility reviews | Promotes contract compliance and reduces the risk of adverse audit findings |
| No protests on orders under $10 million, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC | Minimizes the risk of protests and supports timely order awards for optimal mission support |