" The 8(a) STARS II GWAC is designed to promote small business utilization when purchasing information technology (IT) services or IT services-based solutions for the federal government. The 8(a) STARS II program is reserved exclusively for qualifying certified 8(a) small business concerns as the prime contractors per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.8."

Based on industry accreditations, by way of 8(a) STARS II, Constellation I, RTL Networks, Inc,. will offer solutions included in four functional areas designated by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). There are over 140 labor categories under the following functional areas are:

541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
541513 — Computer Facilities Management Services
541519 — Other Computer Related Services

To request a full listing of appropriate labor categories contact the RTL Networks, Inc. 8(a) STARS II point of contact.

• Multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle
• Five-year base with one five-year option
• $10 billion program ceiling
• Directed Order Authority: Directed task orders up to $4 million each are allowed for federal civilian and Department of Defense activities

Note: Orders over $4 million are competed amongst the industry partners in the chosen constellation and functional area.

• 8(a) socioeconomic credit transferrable to the agency
• Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
• Access to proven 8(a) small business technology providers
• Shortened procurement lead time
• A low user access fee (0.75 percent) built into contractor's ceiling prices