Polaris Small Business IT GWAC
Also known as Polaris
Federal-wide IT services for small business primes, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and (planned) SDVOSB tracks.
Ceiling
$60B over contract life
On-Ramp
Initial awards 2024-2025 with multiple pools.
Task Order Range
$5M-$200M typical; some larger task orders depending on agency.
Scope
IT services — application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT consulting, data services. Same scope as Alliant 2 but reserved for small business primes.
Why This Vehicle Matters
Polaris is the small business answer to Alliant 2 — purpose-built to be the SB IT GWAC. For small federal IT firms, a Polaris seat is among the most strategic federal contract vehicles available.
How to Win
On-ramp competition is highly competitive — past performance, key personnel quality, and pricing all matter heavily. Once on contract, task order win rate depends on responsiveness and specialized capability.
Small Business Tracks
Alternative Vehicles
- GSA MAS small business tracks
- OASIS+ SB tracks
- Agency-specific small business IDIQs
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