8(a) STARS Direct Ordering - Delegations of Authority

Federal agencies that wish to conduct their own procurements may use the 8(a) STARS GWAC through a delegation of authority. Delegations of authority are easy to request. Only two pieces of information are needed to get started:

1. A request via e-mail from an e-mail account having a ".gov" or ".mil" suffix listing the name(s) of the party(ies) for whom authority is being requested; and

2. A copy of the warrant for each contracting officer for whom authority is being requested. The warrant(s) may accompany the e-mail as a scanned attachment, or may be faxed separately

The Small Business GWAC Center will then validate the information received and issue a Memorandum of Agreement, which includes the delegation of authority. Brief over the phone training (approximately 30 minutes) will be provided to all personnel involved in the acquisition and a written delegation of authority to the covered contracting official will be issued. The contracting officer's concurrence on the delegation is required. For information on delegations of authority or to request a delegation, please e-mail 8a@gsa.gov or call toll free (877) 327-8732.