# Shearwater and TekSynap Launch ShearTek Joint Venture

Shearwater and TekSynap have established ShearTek, an SBA-approved 8(a) mentor-protégé joint venture designed to streamline federal acquisition of enterprise IT and mission-support services. This partnership leverages Shearwater's Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) status for direct-award eligibility alongside TekSynap's cleared personnel and federal delivery expertise. ShearTek aims to accelerate procurement processes for federal agencies focusing on modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud migration initiatives, providing a faster, more secure, and scalable technology delivery model.

- The joint venture offers federal procurement professionals an expedited acquisition pathway under SBA 8(a) provisions, reducing procurement friction.
- Agencies engaged in IT modernization and cybersecurity efforts can leverage ShearTek's combined capabilities to meet mission demands efficiently.
- Contractors should evaluate partnership or subcontracting opportunities with ShearTek to access federal contracts requiring cleared personnel and 8(a) eligibility.
- This development signals increased emphasis on mentor-protégé collaborations to support federal digital transformation and security objectives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Cloud Services
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

### Vendors
- TekSynap (prime contractor)
- Shearwater (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The partnership is focused on supporting federal customers27 mission needs, helping speed up outcomes, cut procurement friction and deliver secure, scalable technology at the pace their missions demand.
> — Fabian Plath, Chief Growth Officer at TekSynap

### Sources
- [Shearwater & TekSynap Form ShearTek Joint Venture](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/shearwater-teksynap-sheartek-joint-venture) - ExecutiveBiz