GSA Polaris

GSA
GSA Polaris Overview
Polaris is a small business governmentwide acquisition contract, or GWAC, for acquiring customized information technology services and IT services-based solutions.
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Robotic process automation
    • Information and communications technology
    • IT operations and maintenance
    • IT security
    • Software development
    • Systems design
    • Blockchain
    About GSA Polaris
    GSA Polaris is a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing federal agencies with customized IT services and solutions. The contract helps agencies meet socioeconomic and small business utilization goals while reducing acquisition cycle time and procurement risk. Polaris covers a broad range of IT services including Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Software Development, AI, and other emerging technologies. Task order types include Fixed-Price, Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time and Materials (T&M), and Labor Hour (L-H) with a nominal Contract Access Fee (CAF) of 0.75%

        Benefits

      • Meets Socioeconomic Goals — Orders placed against Polaris count toward agencies' small business, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB utilization goals with automatic socioeconomic credit recorded in FPDS-NG.
      • Reduced Acquisition Cycle Time — Pre-competed, multiple-award contract eliminates the need for full and open competition, streamlining the procurement process.
      • Pre-Qualified Vendors — All Polaris contractors were rigorously vetted through a competitive selection process, reducing procurement risk.
      • Limited Protestability — Streamlined ordering procedures under FAR 16.505 reduce protest exposure compared to standalone procurements.
      • Free Scope Compatibility Reviews — GSA offers no-cost scope reviews to help agencies confirm fit before competing, reducing protest risk further.
      • No Master Contract Ceiling — No ceiling cap on the overall contract value, giving agencies unlimited ordering flexibility.
      • Worldwide Coverage — Task orders can be performed at government and contractor locations worldwide.
      • Assisted Acquisition Support — Agencies can leverage GSA's Assisted Acquisition Services for additional contracting support.

          Contract Structure Highlights

        • Four Socioeconomic Pools — Small Business, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB.
        • Flexible Order Types — Fixed-Price, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Reimbursement, and hybrid blends.
        • Nominal CAF — Only 0.75% Contract Access Fee applied to invoices.
        • Performance-Based Friendly — Supports Performance-Based Service Acquisition (PBSA) structures.
        • Ancillary Support Allowed — Non-IT labor, equipment, and software can be included when integral to the IT solution.
        • Incentive Orders Supported — Award-Fee, Incentive-Fee, and Award-Term structures available.
        • BPAs Allowed — Blanket Purchase Agreements can be established under Polaris.

            Key Features

          • CMMC Ready — OCOs can specify Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements at the task order level.
          • Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) — Built-in cybersecurity and SCRM standards with flexibility for agency-specific requirements.
          • Classified Work Supported — Task orders can include security clearance requirements up to Top Secret/SCI.
          • Section 508 Compliant — Accessibility standards apply across all task orders.
          • FAR 52.204-25 Included — Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment built into the contract.
          Contract Information
          Offeror Socio Economic Type UEI Id CAGE Set Aside Pool Awarded Vehicle Name Contract Number Period of Performance
          Swingtech SBA-Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) C2FLLEGASDK3 6AKF7 Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) GSA Polaris WOSB 47QTCC26DW045 February 23, 2026 - March 08, 2031

          Contact Information

          Name: Jyothi Bhargava
          Title: Polaris Program Manager
          Email: jbhargava@swingtech.com
          Phone: (301) 580-4924
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