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8(a)
STARS is a multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity contract vehicle with eight distinctive functional areas designated by
the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). ArrayMax
qualifies under seven of the eight functional areas.
8(a) STARS has a program ceiling of $15 billion dollars with a period of
performance from June 2004 through June 2011. (3 year base plus 2 two-year
option periods) Advantages of using the STARS contract include:
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Directed task orders up to $3 million each for federal civilian agencies are
allowable pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5)
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8(a) credit can be transferred back to client agency via Federal Procurement
Data System (FPDS)
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Non-protestable (except on grounds that the order increases scope, period of
performance, or maximum order value of the master contract)
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Geographic coverage: Continental United States, as well as Overseas
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Hardware, software, related supplies and services may be procured as part of an
integrated technology solution
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Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
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Support small business and meet procurement preference goals
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Short procurement lead time
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Low user fee, 0.75 percent
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