Small-business set-aside program
8(a) Business Development Set-Aside Federal Contracts
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $7B
- Contract awards
- 8,789
- Average award size
- $794K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 49.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $11.3B |
| FY22 | $12.2B |
| FY23 | $14.1B |
| FY24 | $15.1B |
| FY25 | $13.7B |
| FY26 | $7B |
Obligations fell 49.0% year over year, from $13.7B in FY2025 to $7B in FY2026 to date.
The 8(a) Business Development set-aside program obligated $7B in FY2026 to date, across 8,789 awards with an average award size of $794K. Obligations fell 49.0% year over year. The Department of Defense leads buying, obligating $3.5B, while the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Health and Human Services each obligated $613M and $608M respectively. Industry demand is concentrated in technology and services: Computer Systems Design Services received $857M and Other Computer Related Services received $709M. Facilities Support Services received $678M and Engineering Services received $601M. Contracting activity over the recent fiscal years shows a peak in FY24 at $15.1B and a decline to $13.7B in FY25 before the current FY26 total of $7B. The top vendors for FY2026 to date include AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC at $90.4M and CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. at $74.5M. This snapshot reflects obligations only, and current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
How has 8(a) set-aside activity changed recently?
Obligations fell 49.0% year over year, from $13.7B in FY25 to $7B in FY26 to date. Fiscal-year history shows growth to $15.1B in FY24 followed by a decline to $13.7B in FY25 and the current FY26 total of $7B. Award count in FY2026 to date stands at 8,789 with an average award size of $794K. The Department of Defense accounted for $3.5B of the current-year obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $3.5B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $613M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $608M |
| Department of State | $299M |
| General Services Administration | $283M |
| Department of Justice | $234M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $223M |
| Department of the Interior | $193M |
| Department of Commerce | $178M |
| Department of Transportation | $170M |
Department of Defense awarded the most 8(a) set-aside dollars, obligating $3.5B (49.8% of the program total).
Which agencies and industries dominate 8(a) set-aside obligations?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $3.5B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Health and Human Services follow with $613M and $608M respectively. Computer Systems Design Services and Other Computer Related Services lead industries with $857M and $709M respectively, and Facilities Support Services and Engineering Services received $678M and $601M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $90.4M |
| CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $74.5M |
| ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $67.1M |
| RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $55.5M |
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $55.1M |
| JBW GROUP LLC | $55M |
| DNI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $52.7M |
| SYNERGY BUSINESS INNOVATION & SOLUTIONS INC. | $49.2M |
| SENECA STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC | $48.8M |
| AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $47.9M |
AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC led all 8(a) set-aside contractors with $90.4M, 1.3% of the program total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | $857M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $709M |
| Facilities Support Services | $678M |
| Engineering Services | $601M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $573M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $454M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $340M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $258M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $234M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $165M |
Computer Systems Design Services was the largest 8(a) set-aside industry, with $857M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $90.4M |
| 2 | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $74.5M |
| 3 | ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $67.1M |
| 4 | RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $55.5M |
| 5 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $55.1M |
| 6 | JBW GROUP LLC | $55M |
| 7 | DNI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $52.7M |
| 8 | SYNERGY BUSINESS INNOVATION & SOLUTIONS INC. | $49.2M |
| 9 | SENECA STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC | $48.8M |
| 10 | AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $47.9M |
| 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. | $307M | Department of Agriculture |
| 5 | MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC | $262M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 6 | RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $247M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 7 | WE2 SUPPORT SERVICES 8A JV LLC | $227M | Department of Energy |
| 8 | HUI HULIAU TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | $223M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | $180M | Department of State |
| 10 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $179M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 11 | WOLF CREEK FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $178M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | AKIMA RANGE READINESS OPERATIONS LLC | $172M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $164M | Department of State |
| 14 | QED ENTERPRISES INC. | $152M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 15 | TSAY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | CHENEGA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLC | $145M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | GREAT HILL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $143M | Department of State |
| 19 | CHENEGA INFINITY, LLC | $140M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 20 | BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC | $135M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | HALVIK, LLC | $133M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 22 | S1S ALPHA LLC | $124M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $121M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | KGJJ ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LLC | $120M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | ABSS SOLUTIONS INC | $113M | General Services Administration |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government award through 8(a) set-asides?
The federal government obligated $7B through 8(a) set-asides in FY2026 to date. Fiscal-year history shows $11.3B in FY21, $12.2B in FY22, $14.1B in FY23, $15.1B in FY24, and $13.7B in FY25. Current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
Which agencies use 8(a) set-asides the most?
The Department of Defense uses 8(a) set-asides the most, obligating $3.5B in FY2026 to date. The next largest users are the Department of Homeland Security at $613M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $608M in FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest 8(a) set-aside contractors?
AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC is the largest 8(a) set-aside contractor in FY2026 to date at $90.4M. Other top vendors include CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. at $74.5M and ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC at $67.1M.
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