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Contract Number:	47QTCA19D00J4
Period Covered by Contract:	August 15, 2019 – August 14, 2024
Special Item Numbers:	132-51 (Information Technology Professional Services)
About the Contract:	Conceras provides innovative information technology products and professional services to the federal government. IT Schedule 70 is the largest and most widely used acquisition vehicle in the federal government. Schedule 70 is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award schedule, providing direct access to products and services from over 5,000 certified industry partners.
Contract POC Information:	Harvey Nguyen President 703.989.8696 harvey.nguyen@conceras.com

The 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resource for Services III (STARS III) is a small business set-aside Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), that provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. This next-generation GWAC builds upon the framework of 8(a) STARS II and expands capabilities for emerging technologies and OCONUS requirements (www.gsa.gov/stars3).

GSA Stars III Contract #: 47QTCB21D0362
DUNS: 800303427
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Contract Scope

The scope of the 8(a) STARS III (GWAC) is centered on the following functional areas (FAs) derived from the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) and provides agencies with the ability to award directed task orders in these areas:

FA 1: NAICS 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
FA 2: NAICS 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services (Primary NAICS code)
FA 3: NAICS 541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services
FA 4: NAICS 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
FA 5: NAICS 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

In addition, STARS III provides two scope sub-areas: Emerging Technology-Focused IT Services and IT Services performed outside of CONUS. Contracting Officers have absolute discretion in identifying the area/sub-area to be awarded under STARS III.

8(a) STARS III Features & Benefits

Features

• $50 billion ceiling with one five-year base period and one three-year option period. Task order performance is up to five years beyond the final day of the option ordering period
• Directed task orders up to $4.5M with multiple-year timeframes
• Other direct costs procurement permitted when considered necessary to the IT effort
• Order contract types include Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Labor Hour, Incentive contracts
• Pre-competed, easy-to-use contracts with streamlined ordering procedures, based on FAR 16.505
• No protests on orders under $10M, unless the order increases the GWAC’s scope, period, or maximum value
• Simple, easy-to-complete contract delegation authority training
• Complimentary scope compatibility reviews by the GWAC office

Benefits

• Allows for long term planning of large scale program requirements
• Facilitates integrated IT solutions
• Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
• Reduced procurement lead time, saving time and money
• Access to proven 8(a) small business technology providers
• Offers access to a pool of contractors with additional industry credentials
• Federal clients earn 8(a) socioeconomic credit, transferable to the agency
• Promotion of contract compliance and reduced risk of adverse audits
• FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process supports best value awards
• Minimization of protest risk and optimal mission support through timely order award

GSA 8(a) STARS III Contact

For more information, please contact:

Kelley Dionne
Director of Federal Programs
GSA 8(a) STARS III Program Manager
kelley.dionne@conceras.com
540.645.3295 (Mobile)

The SeaPort Next Generation (NxG) IDIQ is a multiple award contract with services to be delivered classified into two categories of engineering and program management services. The SeaPort-NxG contract provides services that span the entire spectrum of mission areas and technical capabilities support by the Department of the Navy ordering activities. Services within the two categories and twenty-three functional areas, program/missions, which are assigned to these activities during the life of the contract. (www.seaport.navy.mil).

Navy SeaPort-NxG Contract #: N0017821D9008
DUNS: 800303427
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Contract Scope

The engineering services category cover twelve functional areas, including engineering, system engineering, and safety and process engineering support; software engineering, development, programming, and network support; system design documentation and technical data support; research and development.

The program management services category encompasses eleven functional areas, including financial analysis and budget support; quality assurance support; functional and direct programmatic administrative support; professional development and training support; database administration; logistics support; configuration management support; information system development, information assurance, and information technology support; computer systems analysis.

Features

• $50B ceiling with a five-year base period and one five-year option through January 2029
• Directed task orders up to $4.5M with multiple-year timeframes
• Flexibility to restrict competition for small business set-asides
• Other direct costs procurement permitted when considered necessary to the IT effort
• Task order contract types include Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Fixed Price Incentive
• Multiple contract types, providing greater flexibility in procuring IT service solutions to meet your mission requirements
• Pre-competed, easy-to-use contracts with streamlined ordering procedures, based on FAR 16.505
• Simple, easy-to-complete contract delegation authority training

Benefits

• Allows for long term planning of large scale program requirements
• Facilitates integrated IT solutions
• Offers flexibility of contract types to mitigate risk
• Reduced procurement lead time, saving time and money
• Access to proven 8(a) small business technology providers
• Offers access to a pool of contractors with additional industry credentials
• Maximum fee rate capped at 8% for Cost Plus Fixed Fee
• Promotion of contract compliance and reduced risk of adverse audits
• FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity process supports best value awards
• Minimization of protest risk and optimal mission support through timely order award

Navy SeaPort-NxG IDIQ Contact

For more information, please contact:

Kelley Dionne
Director of Federal Programs
SeaPort-NxG IDIQ Program Manager
kelley.dionne@conceras.com
540.645.3295 (Mobile)

What is the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Program?

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program was designed to simplify the federal procurement process for certified business participants, such as Conceras. The 8(a) Program was developed to enable federal government Procurement Officers to save time, effort and cost in the procurement process and to protect the interests of small business concerns.

With projects up to $4 million, the 8(a) Program permits directed contracting without a lengthy competitive process. This allows a project to begin in a timely manner. In speeding up the process, time sensitive projects can get started in days instead of months.

Why Use an 8(a) Contract Vehicle?

Choosing Conceras allows your organization to work directly with a company that is both experienced and efficient in consulting to develop and implement business, technology and engineering initiatives. The benefits of using an 8(a) contract vehicle include:

• Simplified and accelerated procurements
• Direct negotiated contracts
• Lower overhead costs
• Streamlined approach

Conceras personnel have been supporting the diplomatic mission globally with a range of enterprise-wide IT support services. Our team works internationally and domestically to support development and logistics initiatives. Conceras' portfolio includes: network architecture, systems engineering, e-mail and messaging services, information security, information assurance, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), enterprise mobile platforms, project management and IT logistics.

Over the past ten years, Conceras has provided national security and law enforcement customers with effective IT solutions to address their most critical mission requirements and federal information sharing initiatives. Conceras successfully leverages IT investments to build robust, scalable and secure platforms, modernizing redundant legacy systems, and minimizing cost and risk to our customers. Conceras' portfolio includes: data center consolidation and optimization, network modernization, Agile software development frameworks, systems engineering and administration, and database management.

Supporting consolidated watchlisting and threat activities, Conceras provides analytical and evaluative techniques for the identification, consideration, and resolution of identity issues and data integrity.

Conceras provides a wide range of services including Information Technology and Mission Support, to include: SharePoint Knowledge Management (SKM) and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).