U.S. Army
On TrackThe U.S. Army is the largest individual military branch by contract volume, with roughly $100 billion in annual prime awards. Army commands — including Army Contracting Command (ACC), MICC, and individual program executive offices — award a significant share of professional services, IT, training, and construction contracts. Fort Belvoir and Aberdeen Proving Ground are major SDVOSB contracting hubs.
| Annual Contract Spend | $102.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $3.2B |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 3.1%On Track |
| Category | Defense |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 2.8% | $588M / $21.0B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 3% | $690M / $23.0B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3.2% | $832M / $26.0B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3.3% | $1.1B / $32.0B |
Key Contract Vehicles
Army 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 Army
- →Army OSBP SDVOSB Initiative
- →Army Mentor-Protégé
- →ACC SDVOSB Set-Aside Awards
Top NAICS Codes at Army
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at Army.
Top PSC Codes at Army
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at Army.
SDVOSB Signals — Army
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What is Army's SDVOSB contracting goal?
U.S. Army's (Army) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, Army achieved 3.1%, which is at goal. This represents approximately $3.2B in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $102.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does Army use for SDVOSB set-asides?
Army awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including Army ITES-3S, EAGLE II, MICC Omnibus, OASIS+, Army MATOC. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at Army.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at Army?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at U.S. Army, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to Army's key vehicles (Army ITES-3S, EAGLE II), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and Army, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are Army's SDVOSB programs?
Army runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: Army OSBP SDVOSB Initiative; Army Mentor-Protégé; ACC SDVOSB Set-Aside Awards. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official Army small business resources: https://www.army.mil/acquisition