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

8(a) STARS III Spending

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2,647,543 active 8(a) STARS III
Showing 2,647,543 spending recordsfiltered by vehicle: 8a-stars-iii
Spending RecordActiveStrong MatchNEW

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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Posted -54 days ago

Department of + NAICS
Spending RecordActiveStrong MatchNEW

LIPAS PHASE III NEW TASK ORDER

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 541512USAspending.gov
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$4.7M opportunity

Spending RecordActive

Jeffrey Hulum III for Congress

Federal Election CommissionPosted April 29, 2026
Mississippifec
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Posted Apr 29

Spending RecordActive

TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: ACCOUNTING CLERK III

Department of the TreasuryPosted April 21, 2026
NAICS 561320USAspending.gov
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Posted Apr 21

Department of + NAICS
Spending RecordActive

North Star Dawn Pac

Federal Election CommissionPosted April 19, 2026
Washington, D.C.fec
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Posted Apr 19

90
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.

$4.8M
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-aside2 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

New This Week

2 new records
-54d ago

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

Department of Justice$39,141
6d ago

LIPAS PHASE III NEW TASK ORDER

Department of Veterans Affairs$4,744,662
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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.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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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
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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)

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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.

Browse spending for 8(a) STARS III. Live federal data updated hourly.

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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
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
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2027-01
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2027-02
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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 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. Last updated: 5/7/2026.

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