HCaTS
Human Capital and Training Solutions, a GSA contract vehicle for customized training, human capital strategy, and organizational performance improvement.
Overview
HCaTS (Human Capital and Training Solutions) is a GSA-managed Best-in-Class governmentwide contract vehicle that provides agencies access to customized human capital management, training, and organizational development services. It replaced the prior STARS vehicle for training services and is available in both unrestricted and small business pools.
Why It Matters in GovCon
HCaTS is the primary governmentwide vehicle for human capital services, covering everything from leadership development and workforce planning to learning management systems. Contractors on HCaTS benefit from a streamlined path to task order competitions across all federal agencies.
Key Details
- Contract Type: Governmentwide IDIQ with both unrestricted and small business (SB) pools.
- Scope: Covers 14 functional areas including workforce development, coaching, organizational performance, and e-learning.
- Ceiling: Multi-billion-dollar ceiling with individual task order flexibility.
- BIC Designation: Designated as Best-in-Class by OMB, meaning agencies are encouraged to use HCaTS before creating new contracts.
- Ordering: Task orders are competed among HCaTS holders using fair opportunity procedures.
Related Terms
- Best-in-Class (BIC)
- IDIQ Contract
- Task Order
- GSA Contract Vehicle
More Contracts Terms
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A contract type where the price is set at award and does not change regardless of the contractor's actual costs, placing maximum risk on the contractor.
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