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8(a) STARS III Government Contracts & Federal Records

8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records. Primary activity: contracts (56% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Avg Award
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8(a) STARS III Research

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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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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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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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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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Long Read sequencing in Kidney Disease

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesPosted April 30, 2026
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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.

$1.8M
Awarded this week
$716K
Spatiotemporal molecular elucidation ...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside2 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

New This Week

4 new records
1d ago

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

National Science Foundation$399,978
3d ago

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 Foundation$14,820
6d ago

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

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases$563,176
6d ago

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

National Cancer Institute$715,710
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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

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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
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4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
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5.PITNEY BOWES INC
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6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
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7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
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8.DELL
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9.RICOH USA, INC.
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10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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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)

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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

8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records. Primary activity: contracts (56% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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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
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0
2026-10
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2026-11
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2026-12
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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?
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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.

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  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
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  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

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