PrimeRFP SCOUT · Contract Vehicle · GSA
STARS III
GSA's Small Business IT Services vehicle for 8(a) and small business IT contractors — 632 8(a) prime awardees providing task order IT services across federal agencies.
$22.5B
Ceiling
632
Prime Awardees
377
SCOUT Awards
$4.1B
SCOUT Obligated
Vehicle Overview
Category
IT Services (8(a) Small Business)
Ownership & Management
GSA
Business Development Positioning
STARS III is the primary pathway for 8(a) IT services firms to reach federal customers. Award growth is high; task order competition is robust. Note: SCOUT keyword 'STARS' also captures satellite/space contracts.
Top Agencies Using STARS III
| Rank | Agency | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Department of Defense | $3.0B |
| #2 | Department of Transportation | $694.0M |
| #3 | Department of Homeland Security | $89.0M |
| #4 | United States Department of Agriculture | $73.0M |
| #5 | Department of Labor | $40.0M |
Top Task Order Winners
| Rank | Contractor | Orders | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northrop Grumman | 15 | $2.4B |
| #2 | Raytheon | 9 | $551.0M |
| #3 | SpaceX | 5 | $202.0M |
| #4 | Inmarsat Gov | 30 | $132.0M |
| #5 | Kaya Associates | 1 | $110.0M |
Task Order Trends by Year
| Year | Orders | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | $1.0B |
| 2024 | 110 | $1.1B |
| 2025 | 165 | $1.4B |
Frequently Asked Questions — STARS III
How do I get on STARS III?
GSA regularly issues solicitations for new awardees. Register for SCOUT alerts to track STARS III solicitations and RFP releases. Once awarded, you can pursue task order competitions against other prime awardees.
Who are the dominant winners on STARS III?
Top task order winners are listed above. Patterns show which contractor capabilities and solutions are most in demand across agencies using this vehicle. Study their win strategies and proposal themes.
What is the market size for STARS III?
SCOUT has tracked $4.1B in task order obligations across 377 awards on STARS III. The official ceiling is $22.5B. Use these benchmarks for capture planning.
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