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GSA 8(a) STARS III

8(a) STARS III is GSA’s multiple-award, indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract engineered to provide cutting-edge technology solutions from award-winning 8(a) small businesses to federal agencies.

Key Features

  • $50B program ceiling and five-year base period with one, five-year option
  • Directed Task orders up to $4.5M
  • Contract types include: fixed price, labor hour, and time and material terms
  • Permits other direct costs when it is integral and necessary to the IT effort
  • Access to exceptionally qualified 8(a) small business industry partners
  • Pre-competed, easy-to-use contract with streamlined ordering procedures based on FAR 16.505
  • Complimentary scope compatibility reviews
  • Compliance with Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2008 and Section 863 of NDAA 2009
  • No protests on orders under $10M, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWAC
  • Allows for long term planning of large scale program requirements
  • Enhanced opportunities for 8(a) firms
  • Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
  • Offers access to a pool of contractors with additional industry credentials
  • Facilitates integrated IT solutions
  • Enables federal clients to earn 8(a) small business credit
  • Saves time and money by reducing procurement lead time
  • Promotes contract compliance and reduces risk of adverse audits
  • FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process supports best value awards
  • Minimizes protest risk and supports timely order award for optimal mission support

Thank you, Mahmoud, Ray, and the CP Team, for all your hard work and efforts over the last two years. It’s been good to work with you, and I know my successor is fortunate to have your Team supporting the project after my retirement. Also, great work on CRP2 (most recent UAT). The turnout and engagement were very good, and I’ve heard excellent things from SNS personnel. Mr. Evan Willis ASPR ITPMP/COR
In several incidents, Concept Plus has leveraged its collective knowledge and expertise to troubleshoot the issues for the government. In most cases, they are more knowledgeable than the responsible engineering and technical support resources regarding their issues and are able to provide detailed guidance to resolve them. Without this support, ILER would have been offline for extended periods of time. Mr. Jim Copeland ILER ITPM/COR
[CP] has demonstrated exceptional performance by delivering critical project releases ahead of schedule. Their work efforts not only exceeded expectations but also provided my team with additional flexibility to address other priorities. …[CP] continued to support ongoing efforts with the same level of professionalism and commitment which has been invaluable in meeting both short term and long-term objectives. WSMIS CPM 2025
Management is engaged and involved with the program operations. …[CP] has demonstrated a proactive approach to ensure requirements are being met and to form a solid relationship with the customer. Communication channels are not restricted. Users are able to openly reach out and receive a timely and well thought out response. WSMIS CPM 2025
[CP] has provided excellent quality in updating the NICE Framework, the Mapping Tool, and the Cyber Career Pathway Tool to reflect the latest Framework version within a few months of scheduled timeframe. …[CP] coordinated with NIST prior to the final release of the NICE Framework to update all Tools on NICCS…
[CP] has exhibited excellent management and business relations with all customers …this is evident in [CP’s] communications with CISA Government personnel, external Government personnel, and its own employees.

DescriptionInformation
Contract Number47QTCB21D0178
Contract Period of PerformanceJuly 2, 2021 – July 1, 2026
with one 3-year option
Period of Performance can go 5 years beyond Ordering Period End date
Cage Code
5AF73
DUNS Number828934062
Prompt Payment TermsNet 30 days
Concept Plus, LLC GSA 8(a) STARS III Program ManagerAhmad Abuzaakouk
703-436-8058
ahmad@conceptplus.com
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