XL EaglePolaris (Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract)
Polaris stands for Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. Polaris is a governmentwide acquisition contract run by GSA that is reserved for small businesses doing IT services. It is organized into pools so agencies can meet small business goals with one order.
Pools cover general small businesses and socioeconomic groups like women-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Agencies place task orders with Polaris holders.
Why it matters to a small contractor
If you are a small IT or tech-adjacent firm with a socioeconomic status, Polaris is worth tracking. If you are a trade, Polaris holders can still be teaming partners for site work tied to IT projects.
Example
A department needs help desk support for two years. It competes a task order among Polaris women-owned pool holders and awards it for $2.4 million.
Polaris: common questions
Can a large business hold Polaris?
No. It is a small business vehicle, though large firms can work as subcontractors within the rules.
Does Polaris replace GSA MAS?
No. Both exist side by side and serve different buying needs.
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