Scope Compatibility Reviews for Prospective Orders and Modifications

8(a) STARS is intended for information technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions task orders. IT is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) at FAR 2.101. The Small Business GWAC Center offers Ordering Contracting Officers (OCOs) and industry partners the value-added opportunity to send in Statements of Work (SOW)/Statements of Objectives (SOO) and proposed modifications to existing orders for advance scope compatibility review for the 8(a) STARS GWAC. This service is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is available at no cost. This quality assurance measure has been made available for those who would like assistance in determining scope fit on the 8(a) STARS contract vehicle.

To get started on these courtesy reviews, please do the following:

1. For an expedited scope review, complete the Scope Compatibility Review Request Form
2. Email the completed form along with a copy of the SOW/SOO to SOWreview@gsa.gov
3. Place "SOW review for 8(a) STARS" in the subject line
4. Notate within the email any specific questions that should be addressed by the Small Business GWAC Center's Contracting Officer team

What can be expected upon concluding the SOW review is a short turn-around time, determination on whether the Small Business GWAC Center deems the requirement a good fit for the 8(a) STARS GWAC, and which Functional Area is appropriate based on the information that has been presented. The OCO will still be required to complete acquisition planning, work with legal and technical advisors if appropriate or required, conduct the procurement, perform due diligence, etc.

Please note: A Delegation of Procurement Authority for the 8(a) STARS GWAC must be obtained by any OCO prior to issuing orders against this contract.