contracting
Streamlined GSA STARS III Super 8(a) Contracting
Collectively, the Hana Horizons team has over 30 years of continuous success delivering IT projects to the DoD and provides clients with a streamlined contracting process with fast-tracked, non-protestable direct awards of up $100M without J&A (Justification and Approval). Awards can also be made through the GSA STARS III 8(a) contracting vehicle
Step 1
Contracting Officer chooses to sole source award to Hana Horizons and sends letter of Intent to Award & Project Description to SBA
Step 1
Contracting Officer chooses to sole source award to Hana Horizons and sends letter of Intent to Award & Project Description to SBA
Step 2
SBA reviews project and confirms Hana Horizons' capability to perform the work and sends Letter of Acceptance to Contracting Officer.
Step 2
SBA reviews project and confirms Hana Horizons' capability to perform the work and sends Letter of Acceptance to Contracting Officer.
Step 3
Contracting Officer informs client that final negotiations are authorized to begin with Hana Horizons
Step 3
Contracting Officer informs client that final negotiations are authorized to begin with Hana Horizons
Step 4
Upon final agreement of terms, the contract is awarded to Hana Horizons
Key Benefits
- Super 8(a) status allows for direct award of up to $100M without J&A. (Historically, the NHO/ANC ceiling was $22M, but was recently increased to $100M)
- Direct awards above $100M are also possible with J&A
- Awards are fast-tracked and non-protestable, allowing for significant cost and time savings from avoiding a lengthy acquisition process and protest delays
- Meets SBA 8(a) and SB Program participation credits
- Affords Government the ability to freely collaborate with HH on a targeted Scope of Work, while also allowing the Government to indicate desired teaming partners (Small Business, Large Business, ANC, NHO, Academia, and Commercial)
- Responsive leadership of a Small Business backed by the execution and delivery power of a Large Business
- Transparent, streamlined negotiating process ensures that Government’s pricing and contracting needs are met
- Collectively, HH has over 35 years of continuous success delivering IT projects to the DoD