EFFECTIVE DATE
June 1, 2004 – May 31, 2011

TYPE OF CONTRACT
Intended for the purchase of Information Technology (IT) Products and Services

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
This is an 8(a) set-aside multiple award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle. There are over 400 contracts. The use of this contract vehicle allows federal agencies to receive socio-economic procurement preference credit for their purchases.

ORDER PLACEMENT
There are two ways to order from the 8(a) STARS GWAC: Direct Order or through GSA FTS.
 
DIRECT ORDER-Delegations of Authority
 
Federal agencies that wish to conduct their own procurements may use the 8(a) STARS GWAC through a delegation of authority. Delegations of authority are easy to request. Only two pieces of information are needed to get started:
 
1. a request via e-mail from an e-mail account having a “.gov” or “.mil” suffix listing the name(s) of the party(ies) for whom authority is being requested; and

2. a copy of the warrant for each contracting officer for whom authority is being requested. The warrant(s) may accompany the e-mail as a scanned attachment, or may be faxed separately
 
The Small Business GWAC Center will then validate the information received and issue a Memorandum of Agreement, which includes the delegation of authority. Training will be provided to all personnel involved in the acquisition and a written delegation of authority to the covered contracting official will be issued. The contracting officer’s concurrence on the delegation is required. For information on delegations of authority or to request a delegation, please e-mail 8a@gsa.gov or call toll free (877) 327-8732.
 
 
GSA FTS-3 Steps

Doing business with GSA, Federal Technology Service (FTS) requires just three documents:
 
1. A signed interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Service Agreement
 
2. Statement of Work (SOW) – used for technology or telecommunications services
projects including the Functional Area under which it falls
 
3. Funding document which includes the FTS fee for services
 
Client/customer approval for the items described in SOW based on the price and availability proposed by an industry partner is required.
 
GSA FTS Client Support Centers:
 
• Provide direct client interface and support
• Issue and manage delivery and task orders against contracts
• Procure on behalf of federal customers
 
Information about GSA FTS is available on the web at www.gsa.gov/fts or by calling (703) 306-6000



NDTI
Business development manager is Sharon Hicks, 760 384-2444 shicks@ndti.net.
Shari Bishop is Director of Operations, 760 384-2444 shari.bishop@ndti.net.