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enGenius Awarded GSA 8 (a) STARS Contract

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	enGenius Awarded GSA 8 (a) STARS Contract
	Duluth, GA-June 1, 2004

enGenius Consulting Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the award of the 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources (STARS) contract by the General Services Administration (GSA). 8(a) STARS is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) specifically designed for the procurement of Information Technology (IT) services and solutions. Awards were limited to certified 8(a) companies qualified in specific Functional Areas (FA) associated with small business, IT-related NAICS codes. enGenius will provide services in the following FAs.

FA1 – 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

FA2 – 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

FA3 – 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services

SP Reddy, CEO of enGenius, attributes the contract award to enGenius’ track record as a high-end, IT solutions provider.

“enGenius has a solid service history with our Federal government clients, and we have proven our ability to deliver quality services and solutions. We are pleased that GSA recognizes our efforts by awarding us an 8(a) STARS contract. It is an excellent addition to our growing list of contracts, and it will give our customers a preferred vehicle for rapid contract actions.

From GSA.GOV’s press release:

The new 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS) GWAC is a small business set-aside contract for technology solutions. Announced last summer as 8(a) Federal Acquisition Services for Technology (FAST) 2 Solicitation No. 6FG-03-RAV-0002 and recently renamed to 8(a) STARS, this new contract vehicle is the replacement contract for the current 8(a) FAST small business contract scheduled to expire October 31, 2004.

8(a) STARS is a multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle and contains the following features:

3-year base with two, two-year option periods;
enGenius is awarded three Functional Areas
Directed task orders up to $3 million each for federal civilian agencies are allowable
Directed task orders up to $3 million each for Department of Defense activities are compliant with Section 803 of the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act
8(a) credit can be transferred back to client agency via Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
Program ceiling: $15 billion
Order placement: GSA FTS Client Support Centers or Delegation of Authority from Procuring Contracting Officer
Geographic coverage: Continental United States, some Worldwide Benefits
Hardware, software, and services may be procured as part of an integrated solution
Support small business and meet procurement preference goals
Pre-competed, easy to use contracts
Availability and access to proven small business and 8(a) technology providers
Short procurement lead time
Low user fee, 0.75 percent
Small Business GWAC Center provides information technology (IT) specialty contract administration

enGenius is a proven provider of IT Consulting Services including Software Development, Database Administration, Systems Management, Network Management and e-Commerce. We also specialize in providing IT Staff Augmentation Services to companies and government agencies when outsourcing is the right choice for their business objectives.

Why do we call ourselves The Idea Partners? It’s because building strategic partnerships with our clients is Step One toward providing them with innovative solutions for success in today’s business environment.

For more information contact:

Primary Point of Contact:	Mr. George Peacock Government Contracts Manager 3100 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 100 Duluth, GA 30096 770 921-6050 ext 214 george.peacock@engeniusinc.com
Alternate Point of Contact:	Mr. Ed Blalack Chief Operating Officer 4801 University Square, Suite 25 Huntsville, AL 35816 256-830-1073 ext 107 ed.blalack@engeniusinc.com