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GSA 8(a) STARS II

8(a) STARS II, a small business set-aside GWAC, provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. With a $10 billion program ceiling and a five-year base period with one five-year option, 8(a) STARS II allows for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements while providing flexibility of direct awards of up to $4M to CoreSphere.​

GSA 8(a) Stars II
GS-06F-1045Z

Contract #: GS-06F-1045Z

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DUNS #: 18-476-8583

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Contract Term: 10 years (08/31/2011 - 08/30/2021)

Awarded task orders must be completed by Aug 30, 2024

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Awarded Constellations: CI

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Awarded Functional Areas: CoreSphere has been awarded the following functional areas:

  • 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services

  • 541519 — Other Computer Related Services

 

 

Benefits of Using STARS II

 

CoreSphere’s 8(a) STARS II allows any Federal Agency to directly award contracts up to $4 million. The 8(a) STARS II Directed award offer the following benefits:

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  1. 1. 8(a) STARS II is a competitively awarded GWAC and represents the most qualified 8(a) firms in the industry with a proven track record of delivery

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  3. 2. Since 8(a) STARS II is a GWAC, it offers the Agency a pre-established list of labor categories and rates as a starting point and additional labor categories can be added at the Agency Contracting Officer’s discretion

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  5. 3. Once an Agency Contracting Officer receives Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from GSA, the Agency can directly contract with CoreSphere in a streamlined manner in days or a few weeks

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The following describes how an Agency can award a Sole Source contract to CoreSphere, LLC. using the 8(a) STARS II GWAC.

 

Ordering from STARS II Prerequisites

 

  1. 1. Access to the STARS II GWAC - Orders are awarded by warranted Ordering Contracting Officer (OCOs) who have received a written Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) issued by a STARS II Procuring Contract Officer (PCO), making them.

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  3. 2. Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) - Contracting officers who wish to use STARS II must receive a STARS II overview training and DPA. This training provides an overview of the STARS II key features, establishes a clear set of roles and responsibilities between the STARS II PCO and the OCO, orients the prospective OCO to the contract, and opens the two-way dialogue between the future OCO and the GWAC PCO. Completion of this overview training will lead to a written GSA - issued DPA which authorizes the warranted CO to become an OCO.

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  5. 3. Training - There are various ways to receive STARS II DPA training: 1) through a self-paced on-line course; 2) via conference call; 3) through on-site training for large groups; 4) webinar; 5) video teleconference; or 6) by reviewing and understanding the STARS II Ordering Guide.

  •  - Conference Call DPA Training - To start the process of obtaining conference call training, each federal contracting officer wanting a DPA must submit the following information to the Small Business GWAC Center’s S2@gsa.gov inbox, or fax it to (816) 823-1608 (please place “STARS II DPA” in the subject line).

    • - Agency name, bureau/command name (if any), individual(s) full name, street address, e-mail address, phone number and fax

    • - Names of other individuals who may be participating in the contract overview training but not seeking a DPA.

    • - After receipt of this information, a STARS II PCO will contact the requestor(s) to set up the contract orientation.

This contract orientation will take approximately 1 hour provided the caller has internet access. It is sometimes possible for a DPA to be granted the same day as the training, although typical cycle time is two business days.

  • - On-Site DPA Training for Large Groups - Please contact the Small Business GWAC Center for details at (877) 327-8732.

  • - Webinar DPA Training - Please contact the Small Business GWAC Center for details at (877) 327-8732.

  • - Video Teleconference DPA Training - Please contact the Small Business GWAC Center for details at (877) 327-8732.

  • - Review of the STARS II Ordering Guide DPA Training - A thorough review and understanding of the STARS II ordering guide will also satisfy the training requirement. A current copy of the STARS II Ordering Guide can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/8astars2. Since the STARS II Ordering Guide is subject to change, please check back periodically for updates.

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  2. 4. Requesting DPA After Training - To request a DPA from the GSA STARS II website, visit the Delegation of Procurement Authority section of the website found at http://www.gsa.gov/8astars2. To initiate the request, complete and submit the DPA Request Form. A representative from the Small Business GWAC Center will typically respond within 24 hours of the request.

 

Order Process

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Once a Contracting Officer has DPA the following simplified steps allow an Agency to award a Sole Source Task Order under the 8(a) STARS II GWAC.

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  1. 1. The Government program manager or interested party develops a statement of work, prepares a government estimate, and obtains the necessary funding.

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  3. 2. The Government program manager or interested party chooses CoreSphere, LLC. to perform the work and submits a procurement request to the agency contracting officer.

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  5. 3. The agency contracting officer submits the Statement of Work and Request for Proposal or Quotation to CoreSphere, LLC.

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  7. 4. CoreSphere, LLC. submits the proposal which is evaluated and negotiated (if necessary) by the agency.

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  9. 5. The Task Order is awarded to CoreSphere, LLC. on their 8(a) STARS II Contract # GS-06F-1045Z

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To Contact GSA for More Information: GSA 8(a) STARS II, or (877) 327-8732

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To Contact CoreSphere for More Information: sales@coresphere.com , or (301) 830-4035

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