Defense Intelligence Agency
Exceeding GoalThe Defense Intelligence Agency awards approximately $3 billion annually in prime contracts, heavily weighted toward intelligence analysis support, IT systems, and professional services. DIA's clearance requirements and the intelligence community's specialized needs create a favorable environment for cleared SDVOSB firms. The DIA Acquisition Management and Contracts Division runs active set-aside programs.
| Annual Contract Spend | $3.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $123M |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3.5% |
| FY2024 Actual | 4.1%Exceeding Goal |
| Category | Intel Community |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3.5% | 3.7% | $23M / $620M |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3.5% | 3.9% | $27M / $700M |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3.5% | 4.2% | $34M / $820M |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3.5% | 4.6% | $40M / $860M |
Key Contract Vehicles
DIA 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 DIA
- →DIA OSBP SDVOSB Program
- →IC Mentor-Protégé Program
Top NAICS Codes at DIA
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DIA.
Top PSC Codes at DIA
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DIA.
SDVOSB Signals — DIA
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What is DIA's SDVOSB contracting goal?
Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3.5% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, DIA achieved 4.1%, which is above goal. This represents approximately $123M in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $3.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does DIA use for SDVOSB set-asides?
DIA awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including DIA SITE III, IC-CAP, OASIS+, CIO-SP4. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at DIA.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at DIA?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at Defense Intelligence Agency, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to DIA's key vehicles (DIA SITE III, IC-CAP), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and DIA, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are DIA's SDVOSB programs?
DIA runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: DIA OSBP SDVOSB Program; IC Mentor-Protégé Program. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official DIA small business resources: https://www.dia.mil/Business/