8(a) STARS III

About 8(a) STARS III

8(a) Streamlined Technology Application Resource for Services III (STARS III) is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) administered by the General Services Administration (GSA). It is the premier contracting vehicle for federal agencies seeking IT services and solutions from SBA-certified 8(a) small businesses.

STARS III carries the Office of Management and Budget's coveted Best-in-Class (BIC) designation, signifying that it represents the highest quality, best-value contract solution available government-wide for its scope. This designation provides federal agencies with confidence that orders placed through STARS III meet the highest acquisition standards while maximizing small business participation.

With a $5.5 million sole-source threshold, STARS III offers agencies an expedited path to procure IT services without full and open competition — enabling faster delivery of mission-critical technology capabilities while meeting their small business contracting goals.

Service Areas

STARS III covers a comprehensive range of IT service areas, allowing agencies to order solutions across the full technology lifecycle:

Ordering Process

Federal agencies can place orders through STARS III using the following streamlined methods:

• ✓ Sole-Source Orders — Up to $5.5M for direct awards to a specific 8(a) contractor without competition
• ✓ Competitive Task Orders — Fair opportunity competition among STARS III contract holders
• ✓ Directed Task Orders — SBA-directed orders for 8(a) program participants
• ✓ GSA Assist — GSA provides acquisition support and order facilitation to ordering agencies

All orders are placed through the GSA e-Buy platform or directly via GSA's assisted acquisition services. Radian Solutions maintains dedicated STARS III program management to ensure rapid response to agency requirements and streamlined task order execution.

Why Choose Radian on STARS III

Radian Solutions combines deep technical expertise with the agility and responsiveness of a certified 8(a) small business. Our CMMC Level 2 certification, HUBZone designation, and proven past performance across federal IT programs make us an ideal partner for agencies seeking high-quality IT solutions through this Best-in-Class vehicle.