8(a) STARS II

For more information, please contact:

Ronald Chao
President/CEO
Phone: (202) 706-5691
Email: rchao@analyticmatrix.com

8(a) STARS II Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) are centered on four functional areas (FAs), as derived from the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). The 8(a) STARS II design consists of two constellations (tiers). AMX Corporation is in Constellation I, which includes industry partners with competitive pricing and technical proficiency.

Features

• Ten billion dollar program ceiling and five-year base period with one, five-year option
• Directed task orders up to four million dollars
• Fixed price, time and material terms, and labor hour contracts
• Pre-competed, easy-to-use contracts with streamlined ordering procedures, based on FAR 16.505
• Compliance with Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2008 and Section 863 of NDAA of 2009
• No protests on orders under $10 million dollars, unless the order increases the GWAC’s scope, period, or maximum value

Benefits

• Easy-to-use contracts, offering contract type flexibility
•  Reduced procurement lead time, saving time and money
• Access to proven 8(a) small business technology providers
• Federal clients earn 8(a) socioeconomic credit, transferable to the agency
• Promotion of contract compliance and reduced risk of adverse audits
• FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process supports best value awards
• Minimization of protest risk and optimal mission support through timely order award