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List of SBA 8(a) Certified IT Service Contractors

A curated database of SBA 8(a) certified IT service contractors eligible for sole-source and set-aside federal contracts, with details on service capabilities, contract vehicles, and agency experience.

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Company Name
Headquarters
Primary IT Services
NAICS Codes
Contract Vehicles
8(a) Certification Expiration
Key Agency Clients
Employee Count
Cybersecurity Capabilities
Website
Phone
Email
CAGE Code
DUNS Number

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Company NameHeadquartersPrimary IT ServicesContract Vehicles
AssuritFairfax, VACybersecurity, Risk Management, ComplianceSBA 8(a), OASIS+ SB
Analytica LLCBethesda, MDIT Consulting, Data Analytics, CloudGSA 8(a) STARS III, CIO-SP3
CSS FederalWashington, DCCybersecurity, Data Analytics, RPAOASIS+ 8(a), GSA MAS
TISTA Science and TechnologyRockville, MDHealth IT, DevSecOps, CloudCIO-SP3, DLA JETS, eFAST
Oneida Professional ServicesMilwaukee, WICybersecurity, Enterprise IT, EngineeringSBA 8(a), GSA MAS

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SBA 8(a) Certified IT Service Contractors: Federal Procurement Guide

The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year federal initiative designed to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace. For government procurement officers and prime contractors, 8(a) certified IT firms represent a streamlined path to fulfill small business subcontracting goals while accessing specialized technology capabilities.

Program Scale and Market Context

As of late 2024, approximately 4,300 firms held active 8(a) certification across all industries. IT services represent one of the largest segments within the program, with an estimated 1,800+ firms offering technology-related services ranging from cybersecurity and cloud migration to software development and managed IT infrastructure.

The federal government awards more than $15 billion annually to SBA-certified firms via set-aside contracts. IT-specific contract vehicles like 8(a) STARS III and CIO-SP3 Small Business channel billions in technology spending directly to qualified 8(a) firms.

Sole-Source and Set-Aside Thresholds

Contract TypeThreshold
Sole-source (services)Up to $4.5 million
Sole-source (manufacturing)Up to $7 million
Competitive 8(a) set-asideNo dollar limit

Key IT-Focused Contract Vehicles

8(a) STARS III
A GSA GWAC exclusively for 8(a) IT firms, covering a broad range of technology services including custom software, IT operations, and cybersecurity.
CIO-SP3 Small Business
An NIH NITAAC vehicle with dedicated 8(a) pools covering health IT, cloud services, and enterprise infrastructure.
OASIS+ 8(a)
GSA's professional services GWAC with an 8(a)-specific domain for IT-adjacent management consulting and technical services.

Recent Program Developments

The 8(a) program underwent its first-ever comprehensive audit in late 2024, requiring all participants to submit three years of financial documentation. As of early 2026, the SBA has moved to terminate over 150 firms in Washington, D.C. alone following eligibility reviews, and suspended over 1,000 firms for non-compliance with documentation requirements. This increased scrutiny makes verified, current certification data particularly valuable for procurement officers.

Common IT Service Categories

  • Cybersecurity & Compliance — RMF, FedRAMP support, ISSO services, vulnerability management
  • Cloud & Infrastructure — AWS/Azure migration, hybrid cloud, data center modernization
  • Software Development — Agile/DevSecOps, custom applications, legacy modernization
  • Data & Analytics — Business intelligence, AI/ML, data engineering
  • Managed Services — Help desk, network operations, end-user support

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How current is the 8(a) certification status in this data?

When you request data, our AI crawls current SBA and SAM.gov sources in real time to verify active certification status, so you receive up-to-date information rather than a static snapshot.

Q.Does this include firms suspended or terminated during the 2024-2025 SBA audit?

Our data reflects the latest publicly available certification status. Firms that have been suspended or terminated by the SBA will be flagged or excluded based on their current status at the time of your request.

Q.Can I filter by specific NAICS codes for IT services?

Yes. You can specify NAICS codes such as 541512 (Computer Systems Design), 541511 (Custom Programming), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), or 518210 (Cloud Computing & Data Processing) to narrow results to your exact procurement requirements.

Q.Are subcontracting-eligible firms included?

Yes. Each firm's profile includes details relevant to subcontracting, including capability statements, past performance agencies, and contract vehicle positions, helping prime contractors identify qualified 8(a) subcontractors for compliance with small business subcontracting plans.