Small-business set-aside program
8(a) Business Development Set-Aside Federal Contracts
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $57.2M
- Contract awards
- 238
- Average award size
- $240K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 99.4% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $12.2B |
| FY23 | $14.1B |
| FY24 | $15.1B |
| FY25 | $13.7B |
| FY26 | $10.1B |
| FY27 | $57.2M |
Obligations fell 99.4% year over year, from $10.1B in FY2026 to $57.2M in FY2027 to date.
The 8(a) Business Development set-aside program recorded $57.2M in obligations in FY2027 to date. The program produced 238 awards with an average award size of $240K, and obligations were down 99.4% year over year. Fiscal-year obligations for recent years show much larger totals: FY22 recorded $12.2B, FY23 recorded $14.1B, FY24 recorded $15.1B, FY25 recorded $13.7B, and FY26 recorded $10.1B. The FY2027 to date total of $57.2M sits well below those prior fiscal-year totals. The Department of Homeland Security obligated $27M in FY2027 to date, the Department of Health and Human Services obligated $9.5M, and the Department of the Treasury obligated $5.7M. Computer Systems Design Services accounted for $16.5M of obligations, and Facilities Support Services accounted for $11.4M. KONIAG BRILLIENT, LLC received $11.4M, CAS FSE JV II LLC received $8.9M, and INTUITIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC received $7.2M in FY2027 to date.
Why are FY2027 to-date obligations so low compared with prior years?
Obligations fell 99.4% year over year in FY2027 to date. Fiscal-year totals for FY22 through FY26 were $12.2B, $14.1B, $15.1B, $13.7B, and $10.1B respectively, while FY27 to date is $57.2M. The award count in FY2027 to date is 238 with an average award size of $240K.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | $27M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $9.5M |
| Department of the Treasury | $5.7M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $4.6M |
| General Services Administration | $3.2M |
| Department of Transportation | $3M |
| Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency | $1.7M |
| Department of Justice | $1M |
| Department of Energy | $804K |
| Federal Communications Commission | $457K |
Department of Homeland Security awarded the most 8(a) set-aside dollars, obligating $27M (47.1% of the program total).
Which agencies and industries dominate FY2027 8(a) obligations?
The Department of Homeland Security is the top buyer in FY2027 to date, obligating $27M. The Department of Health and Human Services obligated $9.5M and the Department of the Treasury obligated $5.7M. Computer Systems Design Services leads industries with $16.5M and Facilities Support Services follows with $11.4M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| KONIAG BRILLIENT, LLC | $11.4M |
| CAS FSE JV II LLC | $8.9M |
| INTUITIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $7.2M |
| SPATIAL FRONT INC | $6.5M |
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $2.3M |
| ABACO STRATEGY, LLC | $2.1M |
| IVAAL FEDERAL LLC | $1.8M |
| EKIN SOLUTIONS INC. | $1.7M |
| MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC | $1.3M |
| KONIAG OPERATIONS SERVICES LLC | $1.3M |
KONIAG BRILLIENT, LLC led all 8(a) set-aside contractors with $11.4M, 19.9% of the program total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | $16.5M |
| Facilities Support Services | $11.4M |
| Office Administrative Services | $11.3M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $2.9M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $2.7M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $1.9M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $1.7M |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $1.6M |
| Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $1.4M |
| Engineering Services | $1.4M |
Computer Systems Design Services was the largest 8(a) set-aside industry, with $16.5M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KONIAG BRILLIENT, LLC | $11.4M |
| 2 | CAS FSE JV II LLC | $8.9M |
| 3 | INTUITIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $7.2M |
| 4 | SPATIAL FRONT INC | $6.5M |
| 5 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $2.3M |
| 6 | ABACO STRATEGY, LLC | $2.1M |
| 7 | IVAAL FEDERAL LLC | $1.8M |
| 8 | EKIN SOLUTIONS INC. | $1.7M |
| 9 | MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC | $1.3M |
| 10 | KONIAG OPERATIONS SERVICES LLC | $1.3M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC | $273M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 2 | RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $268M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 3 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $260M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 4 | FIRE CREEK COMPANY | $119M | Department of State |
| 5 | KONIAG BRILLIENT, LLC | $114M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 6 | THE BIZZELL GROUP LLC | $72.6M | Department of Labor |
| 7 | MCCALLIE ASSOCIATES, INC. | $72.3M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 8 | ALUTIIQ ESSENTIAL SERVICES LLC | $49.3M | Department of State |
| 9 | ZEMITEK LLC | $44.6M | Agency for International Development |
| 10 | TUVA LLC | $43.8M | Department of State |
| 11 | CHENEGA ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, LLC | $37.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 12 | T47 INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $36.6M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 13 | SKYWARD IT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $36M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 14 | EAGLE HARBOR, LLC | $35.9M | Department of Justice |
| 15 | INTUITIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $35.6M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 16 | HANA INDUSTRIES, INC. | $27.7M | Department of Transportation |
| 17 | CAS FSE JV II LLC | $26.2M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 18 | CHENEGA HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC | $22M | Department of Energy |
| 19 | PCI AVIATION LLC | $19.7M | General Services Administration |
| 20 | ONEIDA ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LLC | $18.8M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 21 | TRILLION ERP VENTURETECH, LLC | $15.2M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 22 | TEKPRO SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | $14.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 23 | SUVI GLOBAL SERVICES LLC | $14M | Department of Justice |
| 24 | CHENEGA MISSION OPERATIONS, LLC | $13.2M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 25 | JPI CONSTRUCTION LLC | $11.9M | Department of Agriculture |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government award through 8(a) set-asides?
The federal government awarded $57.2M through 8(a) set-asides in FY2027 to date. The program produced 238 awards with an average award size of $240K, and obligations were down 99.4% year over year compared with the prior fiscal period.
Which agencies use 8(a) set-asides the most?
The Department of Homeland Security uses 8(a) set-asides the most in FY2027 to date, obligating $27M. The Department of Health and Human Services obligated $9.5M and the Department of the Treasury obligated $5.7M in FY2027 to date.
Who are the largest 8(a) set-aside contractors?
KONIAG BRILLIENT, LLC is the largest 8(a) set-aside contractor in FY2027 to date, receiving $11.4M. CAS FSE JV II LLC received $8.9M and INTUITIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC received $7.2M in FY2027 to date.
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