FAIRFAX, Va., June 11, 2026 — Assurit is pleased to announce that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has exercised the option period on Assurit’s 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), extending the contract ordering period through July 1, 2029.
The extension enables federal agencies to continue accessing Assurit’s cybersecurity and information technology services through one of the federal government’s premier Best-in-Class acquisition vehicles for IT solutions.
Originally awarded in 2022, the 8(a) STARS III GWAC provides federal agencies with a streamlined procurement path for innovative IT services from qualified 8(a) small businesses. The contract vehicle supports a broad range of technology requirements, including cybersecurity, cloud services, digital transformation, and IT modernization initiatives.
“The extension of our 8(a) STARS III contract reflects Assurit’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional cybersecurity and technology services to federal agencies. Over the past several years, we have continued to invest in our people, capabilities, and customer success. We are proud to support critical government missions and look forward to helping agencies address evolving cybersecurity and technology challenges through 2029.”
– Sunny K. Tuteja, President and CEO
Continuing to Support Federal Missions
Since receiving its 8(a) STARS III award in 2022, Assurit has continued to expand its cybersecurity and information technology capabilities in support of federal agencies.
Our team has helped organizations strengthen security, manage risk, improve compliance, and support modernization initiatives across increasingly complex technology environments. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and agencies pursue modernization priorities, the need for experienced and trusted technology partners has never been greater.
The extension of Assurit’s STARS III contract ensures agencies can continue leveraging our expertise through a streamlined acquisition vehicle while benefiting from the agility, responsiveness, and innovation that small businesses bring to federal programs.
What This Means for Federal Agencies
The extension of Assurit’s 8(a) STARS III contract provides federal customers with continued access to a trusted small business partner through a proven acquisition vehicle.
Through STARS III, agencies can efficiently procure a wide range of cybersecurity and IT services, including:
- Cybersecurity Assessments
- Penetration Testing and Red Team Operations
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Support
- Security Control Assessments
- Cloud Security Services
- Identity and Access Management
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance Support
- Privacy and Data Protection Services
- IT Modernization and Transformation Initiatives
By leveraging the STARS III GWAC, agencies can streamline procurement while gaining access to specialized expertise that helps strengthen security, reduce risk, and support mission success.
Looking Ahead
Assurit remains committed to delivering innovative, mission-focused cybersecurity and technology solutions that help federal agencies protect critical systems, manage risk, and achieve their strategic objectives.
We are grateful for the trust our customers, partners, and team members place in us and look forward to continuing our support of federal missions through the 8(a) STARS III program through 2029.
About Assurit
Assurit is a cybersecurity and information technology consulting firm specializing in offensive security, defensive security, risk management, compliance, privacy, cloud security, identity and access management, and IT modernization. Assurit supports federal agencies and commercial organizations in strengthening security, reducing risk, and achieving mission objectives.
For more information about Assurit’s capabilities and contract vehicles, contact us at sunny@assurit.com or visit www.assurit.com.
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