# Contractors Assess FY2027 Federal Opportunities

Deltek’s FY 2027 GovCon forecast identifies three major opportunities: the Army’s $82 billion LOGCAP VI logistics program, DLA’s $60 billion small-business set-aside for SETLS VI, and GSA’s $50 billion STARS IV small-business IT vehicle. The forecast and related market analysis also point to purchasing consolidation, broader use of GSA-wide vehicles, proposed increases to small-business size standards, and renewed 8(a) participation. Although these opportunities are associated with FY 2027, procurement timing may extend beyond that fiscal year, making vehicle access and pipeline planning important for contractors.

- **Key opportunities:** LOGCAP VI covers logistics services; SETLS VI is a DLA small-business set-aside; and STARS IV is a GSA small-business IT vehicle succeeding STARS III.
- Contractors should assess incumbent positions and access to relevant schedules and contract vehicles, and consider teaming or vehicle on-ramps where needed as purchasing consolidates.
- Small businesses can review how proposed size-standard changes and 8(a) participation may affect their eligibility and positioning; the signals do not describe these proposed changes as final requirements.
- Companies should account for potential schedule shifts beyond FY 2027 when building capture plans and forecasting resources.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Army (Army)
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- General Services Administration (GSA)

### Vendors
- Caltech (incumbent)

### Key Quotes
> The market for contractors is changing rapidly, and it’s more important than ever that they know exactly where to focus for the year ahead.
> — Kevin Plexico, Senior Vice President of Information Solutions at Deltek

### Sources
- [Deltek Outlines FY 2027 Top GovCon Opportunities, Trends](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/deltek-fy-2027-top-govcon-opportunities-trends) - ExecutiveBiz
- [Fiscal 2027 brings big opportunities, and big challenges - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2026/10/fiscal-2027-brings-big-opportunities-and-big-challenges/416533) - Washington Technology
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        The market conditions in GovCon - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/podcast/amtower-off-center-podcast/the-market-conditions-in-govcon) - Federal News Network