Small-business set-aside program
8(a) Business Development Set-Aside Federal Contracts
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $7.2B
- Contract awards
- 8,971
- Average award size
- $806K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 47.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $11.3B |
| FY22 | $12.2B |
| FY23 | $14.1B |
| FY24 | $15.1B |
| FY25 | $13.7B |
| FY26 | $7.2B |
Obligations fell 47.2% year over year, from $13.7B in FY2025 to $7.2B in FY2026 to date.
The 8(a) Business Development set-aside program obligated $7.2B in FY2026 to date across 8,971 awards, with an average award size of $806K and obligations down 47.2% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $3.6B of the total. The top industries by obligations are Computer Systems Design Services at $882M, Other Computer Related Services at $745M, and Facilities Support Services at $712M. Top vendors include AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC at $91.8M and CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. at $81.4M. Fiscal-year trends show past totals of $11.3B in FY21, rising to $15.1B in FY24, then falling to $13.7B in FY25 and to $7.2B in FY26 to date. The average award size and award count indicate many mid-sized transactions. Contractors should note the concentration of buying in defense and professional services, and the program’s partial current-year total when comparing across fiscal years.
How concentrated are 8(a) obligations in FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense leads buying with $3.6B in obligations. The next largest buyers are the Department of Homeland Security at $637M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $618M. The top three industries together account for significant portions of the $7.2B total, with Computer Systems Design Services at $882M, Other Computer Related Services at $745M, and Facilities Support Services at $712M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $3.6B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $637M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $618M |
| Department of State | $310M |
| General Services Administration | $298M |
| Department of Justice | $242M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $229M |
| Department of the Interior | $207M |
| Department of Commerce | $197M |
| Department of Transportation | $179M |
Department of Defense awarded the most 8(a) set-aside dollars, obligating $3.6B (49.7% of the program total).
What do top vendors and award metrics reveal for FY2026 to date?
AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC is the largest vendor at $91.8M, followed by CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. at $81.4M and ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC at $67.1M. The program delivered 8,971 awards with an average award size of $806K. Obligations are down 47.2% year over year, and FY26 to date totals are partial fiscal-year figures.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $91.8M |
| CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $81.4M |
| ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $67.1M |
| ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $58.5M |
| RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $55.5M |
| JBW GROUP LLC | $55M |
| SENECA STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC | $53.7M |
| DNI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $52.7M |
| AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $50.1M |
| SYNERGY BUSINESS INNOVATION & SOLUTIONS INC. | $49.2M |
AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC led all 8(a) set-aside contractors with $91.8M, 1.3% of the program total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | $882M |
| Other Computer Related Services | $745M |
| Facilities Support Services | $712M |
| Engineering Services | $618M |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $592M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $466M |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | $351M |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | $259M |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $239M |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $168M |
Computer Systems Design Services was the largest 8(a) set-aside industry, with $882M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | $91.8M |
| 2 | CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. | $81.4M |
| 3 | ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $67.1M |
| 4 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $58.5M |
| 5 | RSI-QUANTITECH JV LLC | $55.5M |
| 6 | JBW GROUP LLC | $55M |
| 7 | SENECA STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC | $53.7M |
| 8 | DNI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $52.7M |
| 9 | AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC | $50.1M |
| 10 | SYNERGY BUSINESS INNOVATION & SOLUTIONS INC. | $49.2M |
| 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 | ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS LLC | $183M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 10 | OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | $180M | Department of State |
| 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 | $136M | 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 | $122M | 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 $7.2B through 8(a) set-asides in FY2026 to date. The program produced 8,971 awards with an average award size of $806K, and obligations are down 47.2% year over year.
Which agencies use 8(a) set-asides the most?
The Department of Defense uses 8(a) set-asides the most, obligating $3.6B in FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies are the Department of Homeland Security at $637M and the Department of Health and Human Services at $618M.
Who are the largest 8(a) set-aside contractors?
AKIMA FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC is the largest 8(a) set-aside contractor at $91.8M. Other top contractors include CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, L.L.C. at $81.4M and ASRC FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC at $67.1M.
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