8a STARS III - Base

STARS III supports customized IT services-based solutions which can be tailored to meet an agency’s unique mission needs, to include new and emerging technologies which may evolve over the life of the contract. Functional Areas Include: Data Management is the development, execution, and supervision of plans, policies, programs, and practices that control, protect, deliver, and enhance the value of data and information assets. Examples of Data Management services include, but are not limited to: Cloud Computing Services, Data Architecture, Analysis and Design, Data Governance, Data Migration, Data Quality Management, Data Security Management, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Management, Document, Record and Content Management, Network and Individual Storage Management Information and Communications Technology refers to the technology used to manage telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring functions. Examples of Information and Communications Technology services include, but are not limited to: Collaboration Technology Services, IPv6 Implementation and Support Services, Telepresence and Video Services, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and other Remote Network Access Services, Virtualization Services, Voice over IP (VoIP) Services, Wireless Services IT Operations and Maintenance includes the operation and management of technology infrastructure. Examples of IT Operations and Maintenance services include, but are not limited to: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Support Services, Data Center Management, Email and File Server Management, IT Helpdesk / IT Support, IT Training, Mobile Device Management, PC Provisioning, Server and Device Management IT Security / IT Workforce Augmentation, often referred to as Cybersecurity, is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. Examples of IT Security services include, but are not limited to: Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation, Continuous Security Monitoring Services, Identity Management and Access Management, Information Assurance, Intrusion Detection, IT Disaster Recovery Services, IT Security Incident Response, Network Security Monitoring, Security Assessment Services and Vulnerability Analysis Services Software Development is the process of developing software through successive phases in an orderly way. This process includes not only the actual writing of code but also the preparation of requirements and objectives, the design of what is to be coded, and confirmation that what is developed has met objectives. All software development methodologies, including Agile, are supported. Examples of Software Development services include, but are not limited to: Mobile Application Development Services, Software Design, Software Maintenance, Software Programming, Software Testing, Web Development Systems Design includes the planning and designing of computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided by this establishment or company as part of a customized IT solution. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system. Examples of Systems Design services include, but are not limited to: Computer Systems Integration Design Consulting Services, Configuration Management Services, Information Management Computer Systems Integration Design Services, IT Specifications Development, Network Infrastructure Design, Office Automation Computer Systems Integration Design Services, Smart Buildings Systems Integration

8a Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (8a STARS III)

Federal Acquisition Service [GSA]

The Best-in-Class 8(a) STARS III GWAC is a small business set-aside contract that provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. The 8(a) STARS III GWAC: *Expands capabilities for emerging technologies, *Supports both outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) and CONUS requirements, *Features limited protestability up to $10M, and *Offers expert guidance from the GSA team, including free scope review services and market research