July 29, 2011

Diamond Information Systems LLC, a leading Information Technology and Management Consulting firm has been awarded the GSA’s 8(a) STARS II contract.

Features of 8A STARS II:

• $10B program ceiling and five-year base period with one, five-year option
• Directed task orders up to $4M
• Contract types include: fixed price, labor hour, and time and material terms
• Two constellations (tiers)
• Permits other direct costs when it is integral and necessary to the IT effort
• 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
• Complimentary scope compatibility reviews
• Compliance with Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2008 and Section 863 of NDAA 2009
• No protests on orders under $10M, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the GWA