Small-business set-aside program
8(a) Business Development Set-Aside Federal Contracts
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $9.2B
- Contract awards
- 10,030
- Average award size
- $916K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 32.9% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $11.3B |
| FY22 | $12.2B |
| FY23 | $14.1B |
| FY24 | $15.1B |
| FY25 | $13.7B |
| FY26 | $9.2B |
Obligations fell 32.9% year over year, from $13.7B in FY2025 to $9.2B in FY2026 to date.
8(a) set-aside contracts obligated $9.2B in FY2026 to date. The program recorded 10,030 awards with an average award size of $916K, and obligations fell 32.9% year over year. Yearly totals show a peak in FY24 at $15.1B followed by a decline to $13.7B in FY25 and the current FY26 total of $9.2B. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $4.4B through 8(a) set-asides so far in FY2026. Computer Systems Design Services and Other Computer Related Services lead industry demand at $1.1B and $954M respectively, while Facilities Support Services accounts for $900M. Top vendors include ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC at $132M and AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC at $118M. Contracting activity is concentrated in services and IT-related NAICS codes, with substantial obligations also in construction and engineering services. Buyers and vendors listed reflect the FY2026 to date ordering pattern and show where procurement volume is concentrated within the 8(a) set-aside market this fiscal year.
What changed in 8(a) obligations this fiscal year?
8(a) set-asides obligated $9.2B in FY2026 to date, down 32.9% year over year. Obligations rose from $11.3B in FY21 to $15.1B in FY24, then fell to $13.7B in FY25 and to $9.2B in FY26. The program issued 10,030 awards so far, with an average award size of $916K. The Department of Defense remains the largest buyer with $4.4B in obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.4B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $859M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $788M |
| General Services Administration | $440M |
| Department of Justice | $412M |
| Department of State | $371M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $340M |
| Department of the Interior | $249M |
| Department of Commerce | $232M |
| Department of Transportation | $207M |
Department of Defense awarded the most 8(a) set-aside dollars, obligating $4.4B (47.8% of the program total).
Who and what are receiving 8(a) dollars?
The Department of Defense is the top buying agency at $4.4B, followed by the Department of Homeland Security at $859M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $788M. Computer Systems Design Services leads industries at $1.1B, Other Computer Related Services follows at $954M, and Facilities Support Services accounts for $900M. ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC and AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC lead vendors at $132M and $118M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $132M |
| AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $118M |
| AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $97.5M |
| CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $86.5M |
| SENECA FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $83.6M |
| ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $83.1M |
| RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $76.5M |
| KONIAG IT SYSTEMS, LLC | $65.4M |
| KONIAG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC | $63.2M |
| FIRE CREEK COMPANY | $62.9M |
ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC led all 8(a) set-aside contractors with $132M, 1.4% of the program total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | $1.1B |
| Other Computer Related Services | $954M |
| Facilities Support Services | $900M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $779M |
| Engineering Services | $728M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $713M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $421M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $336M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $289M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $209M |
Computer Systems Design Services was the largest 8(a) set-aside industry, with $1.1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $132M |
| 2 | AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $118M |
| 3 | AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $97.5M |
| 4 | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $86.5M |
| 5 | SENECA FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $83.6M |
| 6 | ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $83.1M |
| 7 | RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $76.5M |
| 8 | KONIAG IT SYSTEMS, LLC | $65.4M |
| 9 | KONIAG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC | $63.2M |
| 10 | FIRE CREEK COMPANY | $62.9M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCTIC SLOPE TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | $389M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | AERIE AEROSPACE LLC | $351M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 3 | ALCYON TECHNICAL SERVICES (ATS) JV, LLC | $351M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 4 | SYNERGY BUSINESS INNOVATION & SOLUTIONS INC. | $308M | Department of Agriculture |
| 5 | MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC | $270M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 6 | RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $268M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 7 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $248M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 8 | WE2 SUPPORT SERVICES 8A JV LLC | $227M | Department of Energy |
| 9 | HUI HULIAU TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $191M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | $180M | Department of State |
| 12 | WOLF CREEK FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $178M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | AKIMA RANGE READINESS OPERATIONS LLC | $172M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $164M | Department of State |
| 15 | QED ENTERPRISES INC. | $152M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 16 | TSAY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | BUSINESS INTEGRA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $149M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 18 | CHENEGA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLC | $145M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | GREAT HILL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $143M | Department of State |
| 20 | CHENEGA INFINITY, LLC | $140M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 21 | BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC | $136M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, INC. | $136M | Small Business Administration |
| 23 | HALVIK LLC | $133M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 24 | AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $128M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | KGJJ ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LLC | $126M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government award through 8(a) set-asides?
8(a) set-asides obligated $9.2B in FY2026 to date. The program delivered 10,030 awards with an average award size of $916K, and obligations fell 32.9% year over year. Historical totals show obligations of $11.3B in FY21, $12.2B in FY22, $14.1B in FY23, $15.1B in FY24, and $13.7B in FY25.
Which agencies use 8(a) set-asides the most?
The Department of Defense uses 8(a) set-asides the most, obligating $4.4B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security follows at $859M and the Department of Health and Human Services follows at $788M.
Who are the largest 8(a) set-aside contractors?
ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC is the largest 8(a) set-aside contractor at $132M in FY2026 to date. AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC is next at $118M, followed by AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC at $97.5M.
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