Awarded: more pool awards expected
GSA Polaris GWAC
Polaris is GSA's small business IT services GWAC. The Small Business pool was awarded in early 2025, the WOSB pool reached 51 awardees by March 2026, and SDVOSB and HUBZone pool awards have followed. Polaris SDVOSB is positioned to replace VETS 2, which runs through February 2028.
Last verified October 20, 2026. Dates change often: confirm on SAM.gov before acting.
What is in scope
- Customized IT services and IT services-based solutions
- Emerging technology, cloud, cybersecurity and software development
- No-price-at-the-master-level awards with task order competition
Key dates
- January 2025Small Business pool awards announced
- February to March 2026WOSB pool awards (51 total)
- FY2026Additional SDVOSB and HUBZone awards
- February 2028VETS 2 ordering ends; Polaris SDVOSB takes over
Who should pursue it
- Small IT services firms already on Polaris preparing for task orders
- SDVOSBs transitioning from VETS 2
- Firms planning teaming with Polaris holders
What to do now
- Holders: build agency outreach and task order response processes
- Non-holders: find Polaris holder partners
- SDVOSBs: plan the VETS 2 to Polaris transition
- Track GSA announcements for future on-ramps
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polaris open for new offers?
Initial pool awards have been made. Watch GSA for any future on-ramps.
What replaces VETS 2?
GSA has indicated Polaris SDVOSB will replace VETS 2, which runs through February 2028.
How do we win Polaris task orders?
Agency relationships, fast compliant responses and strong technical approaches tailored to each order.
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