8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) Federal Contract Awards
Federal agencies have awarded 21 contracts under the 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) set-aside program, totaling $217.1M in obligated value. The median award size is $856K. Data covers awards in this category between 2026-07 and 2026-09.
Which agencies award the most 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) contracts?
4 agencies have issued 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) set-aside awards. The table below ranks them by number of awards.
| Agency | Awards | Total Value | Avg Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 14 | $85,037,726 | $6.1M |
| Department of Justice | 4 | $42,441,359 | $10.6M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 | $1,742,801 | $871K |
| Department of Homeland Security | 1 | $87,892,105 | $87.9M |
What industries receive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) awards?
Top NAICS codes by award count within the 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) set-aside program, showing where federal dollars are concentrated.
| NAICS Code | Industry | Awards | Total Value | % of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 3 | $6,423,740 | 14.3% |
| 238160 | Roofing Contractors | 2 | $22,493,859 | 9.5% |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 2 | $9,599,019 | 9.5% |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | 1 | $87,892,105 | 4.8% |
| 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | 1 | $334,890 | 4.8% |
| 238910 | Site Preparation Contractors | 1 | $328,369 | 4.8% |
| 541612 | Human Resources Consulting Services | 1 | $3,628,341 | 4.8% |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 1 | $49,000,000 | 4.8% |
| 334515 | Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals | 1 | $7,888 | 4.8% |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 | $50,091 | 4.8% |
Who wins 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) contracts?
Top contractors ranked by total contract value awarded.
| # | Company | Awards | Total Value | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $87.9M | ||
| 2 | 1 | $49.0M | ||
| 3 | 1 | $22.5M | ||
| 4 | 1 | $21.2M | ||
| 5 | 1 | $11.7M |
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