VIVA USA Inc. has been awarded the GSA 8(a) STARS II in the following constellation/functional areas
| Constellation | Functional Areas | |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation I | FA1 (NAICS Code: 541511) | FA2 (NAICS Code: 541512) |
| Constellation II | FA1 (NAICS Code: 541511) | FA2 (NAICS Code: 541512) |
GSA 8(a) STARS II (GWAC) Contract Number and Contact Information
- Contract Number: GS–06F–0964Z
- Contract Manager: Ilango Radhakrishnan, (847) 368-0860 x 223, stars-ii@viva-it.com
- Period of Performance: 08/2011 to 08/2016
- Program Ceiling: $10 Billion
Under GSA 8(a) STARS II contract, VIVA USA Inc is eligible to bid and get contracts with the following NAICS codes: 541511 and 541512 on both Constellation I and II.
GSA 8(a) STARS II Program Overview
8(a) STARS II is a 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. Using 8(a) STARS II will enable you to access 8(a) firms through an established contract vehicle instead of traditional, open market methods – saving time and taxpayer money.
The 8(a) STARS II GWAC is structured with two tiers, known as constellations. Constellation I include prime contractors who are technically proficient and offer competitive pricing. Constellation II prime contractors provide the same strengths as Constellation I, plus the added benefit of either a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level II+ Services or Development credential, or an ISO 9001:2000 or 9001:2008 credential. Features are as follows:
Why CMMI?
CMMI provides guidance for efficient, effective improvement across multiple process disciplines in a federal agency. It benefits the federal agency by providing a common, integrated vision of improvement. The ultimate benefit is improved performance that includes
- Decreased Project Cost
- Improved On-Time Delivery
- Improved Productivity
- Improved Quality
- Improved Customer Satisfaction
- Impressive Return on Investment
GSA 8(a) STARS II Features
- Five-year base with one five-year option
- Contract types: fixed price, labor hour, and time and material terms
- Low access Fee: 0.75%
- Small Business Set-Aside Contract Vehicle
- Directed task orders up to $4M with no competition
- Set-Aside for 8(a) competition with no dollar limit
- 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
- No protests on orders under $10M
- Enables federal clients to earn 8(a) small business credit
