INSA Selects Companies to Present at 8(a) Showcase

Arlington, VA (May 4, 2021)—The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) today announced the slate of nearly two dozen companies selected to participate in the Alliance's inaugural 8(a) National Security Showcase, taking place virtually on June 8-9 from 2:00-5:00 pm ET. Companies designated under the 8(a) Business Development Program are small businesses owned principally by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged.

Developed in partnership with INSA's Foundation (INSF), Technology and Innovation Council and Acquisition Management Council and supported by the Fort Meade Alliance and National 8(a) Association, the National Security Showcase is a new program designed to foster business partnerships between Intelligence Community (IC) agencies, prime contractors, venture capitalists and 8(a) businesses. INSA launched the program in March 2021 with a call for 8(a) companies to submit applications detailing their innovative national security technologies, applications, or services. After reviewing dozens of submissions, INSA's selection committee chose the following organizations to deliver brief capability overviews at the June 8-9 Showcase: