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8(a) STARS III Government Contracts & Federal Records

8(a) STARS III is GSA's GWAC exclusively for 8(a)-certified small businesses, providing access to IT services task orders across the federal government with a focus on emerging technologies.

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Active Records
432,983
Total Value
—
Avg Award
$20,299,416
Record Types
5
2,647,543 records tracked

8(a) STARS III Government Contracts & Federal Records

2,647,543 records
↑ 100% small business set-asideAbove the federal average — strong small business opportunity.
→ 63% top contractor shareHigh concentration — teaming or subcontracting may be valuable.
↑ Grants + ResearchActive R&D presence — potential for SBIR/STTR opportunities.
→ $20,299,416 avg award71x the national average — high-value market requiring detailed proposals.
↑ 38 record typesHighly diverse procurement — contracts, grants, research, and more. Multiple entry points for different firm capabilities.
2,647,543 active 8(a) STARS III
Showing 2,647,543 federal recordsfiltered by vehicle: 8a-stars-iii
ContractActive

Agreement Sra 5/1/2018-8/31/2018: $6,185 Agreement Sra 9/1/2018-8/31/2019: $16,555 Yr3 Amd 1: $26,595 Yr4 Amd 2: $24,468 Yr4 Amd 3: $38,221 Demetrio Sierra, Phd, Co-investigator and Mentee Will

UnknownPosted June 27, 2028
NAICS 541715usaspending_subawards
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Unknown + NAICS
Spending RecordActive

FCI MCKEAN 3RD QTR FY26 AWARD NORTH STAR IMPORTS DELIVERIES ACCEPTED APRIL 1 - 24

Department of JusticePosted June 29, 2026
NAICS 311999USAspending.gov
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Department of + NAICS
Job ListingActiveNew

Accounting Officer

Legislative BranchPosted May 6, 2026Due May 19, 2026
NAICS 562910District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Recently postedLegislative Branch + NAICS
Job ListingActiveNew

Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 14, 2026
NAICS 621111ArkansasUSAJobs.gov
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Recently postedDepartment of + NAICS
Job ListingActiveNew

Equal Employment Manager

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 621111North CarolinaUSAJobs.gov
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Closing soonRecently postedDepartment of + NAICS
Job ListingActiveNew

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Department of the ArmyPosted May 6, 2026Due September 26, 2026
NAICS 541330NebraskaUSAJobs.gov
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Recently postedDepartment of + NAICS
Job ListingActiveNew

Human Resources Assistant

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 562910District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Recently postedOther Agencies + NAICS
ResearchActiveNew

STAR: Phylogenomics and biogeography of Neotropical Tityus: the World's most speciose scorpion genus

National Science FoundationPosted May 5, 2026
NAICS 621999nsf_awards
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Recently postedNational Science + NAICS
ContractActiveNew

SOLE SOURCE – Trion Phantom III Etch System

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 811210No Set aside usedSAM.gov
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Closing soonRecently postedNo eligible
ContractActiveNew

ELP Home Oxygen Service Contract El Paso VAHCS *8 Month Bridge Contract

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Due May 29, 2026
NAICS 621610Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideSAM.gov
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Recently postedService-Disabled eligibleUnknown + NAICS
ContractActiveNew

Hangar 3/8 Tubing

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Due May 15, 2026
NAICS 332510SAM.gov
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Recently postedUnknown + NAICS
ContractActiveNew

Pressure Gage, 8-1/2 Inch

UnknownPosted May 4, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 334513Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)SAM.gov
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Closing soonRecently postedTotal eligible
ResearchActiveNew

Conference: 2026 Salt and Water Stress in Plants GRC and GRS: Multi-Scale Mechanisms of Stress Resistance Leading to Agriculture and Ecosystem Insight; May 24-29, 2026 Switzerland

National Science FoundationPosted May 3, 2026
NAICS 541330nsf_awards
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Recently postedNational Science + NAICS
Spending RecordActiveNew

LIPAS PHASE III NEW TASK ORDER

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 541512USAspending.gov
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Recently postedDepartment of + NAICS
ResearchActiveNew

Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention in the Malaria Vaccine Era (PMC-VAC)

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 325412nih_reporter
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Recently postedNational Institute + NAICS
ResearchActiveNew

Spatiotemporal molecular elucidation of radiation-induced tumor microenvironment remodeling to en-hance immunotherapy in head and neck cancer

National Cancer InstitutePosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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Recently postedNational Cancer + NAICS
ResearchActiveNew

Long Read sequencing in Kidney Disease

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesPosted April 30, 2026
nih_reporter
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Recently posted
Spending RecordActive

Jeffrey Hulum III for Congress

Federal Election CommissionPosted April 29, 2026
Mississippifec
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AuditActive

Science & Tech Spotlight: Data Centers in Space

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 28, 2026
NAICS 541511gao_gov
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Government Accountability + NAICS
Spending RecordActive

TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: ACCOUNTING CLERK III

Department of the TreasuryPosted April 21, 2026
NAICS 561320USAspending.gov
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Department of + NAICS
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Market Opportunity Score
8(a) STARS III
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$7.1M
Awarded this week
$4.7M
LIPAS PHASE III NEW TASK ORDER
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside10 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

Closing Soon

4 deadlines in next 14 days
6d

SOLE SOURCE – Trion Phantom III Etch System

UnknownDue May 12
6d

Pressure Gage, 8-1/2 Inch

UnknownDue May 12
6d

Equal Employment Manager

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 12
8d

Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 14
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New This Week

4 new records
-783d ago

Agreement Sra 5/1/2018-8/31/2018: $6,185 Agreement Sra 9/1/2018-8/31/2019: $16,555 Yr3 Amd 1: $26,595 Yr4 Amd 2: $24,468 Yr4 Amd 3: $38,221 Demetrio Sierra, Phd, Co-investigator and Mentee Will

Unknown
-54d ago

FCI MCKEAN 3RD QTR FY26 AWARD NORTH STAR IMPORTS DELIVERIES ACCEPTED APRIL 1 - 24

Department of Justice$39,141
Today

Accounting Officer

Legislative Branch
Today

Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans Affairs
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Peak activity: 2026-10 with 1 records.

Market Intelligence — 8(a) STARS III

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) STARS III

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
0
2027-01
0
2027-02
0
2027-03
0
2027-04
0
2027-05
0
2027-06
0
2027-07
1

Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About 8(a) STARS III

Market Overview

8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records. Primary activity: contracts (56% of records).

Competitive Landscape

10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside.

Opportunity Profile

Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

Why 8(a) STARS III Matters for Contractors

8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active federal records. Tracking procurement activity here helps contractors identify patterns, find opportunities early, and position themselves for upcoming solicitations.

What to Expect

This page covers 38 record types. The most active categories are contracts (1,495,576), contract (1,041,015), research (52,184). Use the tabs above to focus on a specific record type, or browse the full mix for a comprehensive view.

Market Positioning

Average award value here is $20,299,416, 71x the national average — a high-value market requiring detailed proposals and longer evaluation cycles. With 10 tracked contractors, this market has room for new entrants — early positioning and relationship-building pay off.

Small Business Landscape

100% of opportunities carry a small business set-aside, well above the 23% federal average — this is a strong small business market. Top designations: Full and Open Competition (60.6%), Small Business Set-Aside (24.9%), NONE (4.6%). Firms with active certifications in SAM.gov have a significant advantage when pursuing these reserved opportunities.

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Closing SoonNew This WeekTrends34.6KTHE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY4.0KVERIZON WIRELESS3.8KCONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS2.3KPITNEY BOWES INC2.0KGENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA1.8K42.1K17.3K3.2K2.7K
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for 8(a) STARS III?
8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records across 38 categories: contracts (1,495,576), contract (1,041,015), research (52,184), job listing (15,195), regulatory (13,020). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for 8(a) STARS III?
Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for 8(a) STARS III?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
How do I track new opportunities for 8(a) STARS III?
Create a free Bureauify account to save this search, set up email alerts for new postings, and track deadlines. All data is sourced from SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov and updated hourly.
How often is this data updated?
Bureauify aggregates data from multiple federal sources — SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov — and updates hourly. Active solicitations, awards, grants, and other federal records are refreshed throughout the day.
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Data Methodology

Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 2,647,543 records.

Refresh Frequency

  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

Processing

Records are normalized, deduplicated, and enriched with NAICS descriptions, agency hierarchies, and set-aside classifications. Semantic embeddings enable concept-based search beyond keyword matching.

Disclaimer

Data is sourced from official federal systems and refreshed regularly. Verify critical details on the originating agency website before making business decisions.

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