U.S. Air Force
Below GoalThe U.S. Air Force (including Space Force) awards approximately $65 billion in prime contracts annually. AFLCMC, AFMC, and AFSOC are major buyers of IT modernization, professional services, logistics, and engineering support. Peterson Space Force Base and Wright-Patterson AFB are key contracting hubs. Air Force has been increasing SDVOSB utilization through targeted set-asides on smaller orders.
| Annual Contract Spend | $65.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $1.8B |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 2.7%Below Goal |
| Category | Defense |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 2.4% | $312M / $13.0B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 2.6% | $377M / $14.5B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 2.9% | $493M / $17.0B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3% | $615M / $20.5B |
Key Contract Vehicles
USAF awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through the following vehicles. SDVOSBs should pursue on-ramp opportunities and maintain active schedules to capture orders.
SDVOSB Programs at USAF
- →AFMC SDVOSB Initiative
- →Air Force OSBP
- →AFLCMC Set-Aside Program
Top NAICS Codes at USAF
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at USAF.
Top PSC Codes at USAF
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at USAF.
SDVOSB Signals — USAF
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What is USAF's SDVOSB contracting goal?
U.S. Air Force's (USAF) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, USAF achieved 2.7%, which is below goal. This represents approximately $1.8B in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $65.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does USAF use for SDVOSB set-asides?
USAF awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including AFCAP IV, NETCENTS-2, OASIS+, CIO-SP4, SEWP VI. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at USAF.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at USAF?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at U.S. Air Force, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to USAF's key vehicles (AFCAP IV, NETCENTS-2), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and USAF, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are USAF's SDVOSB programs?
USAF runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: AFMC SDVOSB Initiative; Air Force OSBP; AFLCMC Set-Aside Program. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official USAF small business resources: https://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting/