Department of Defense
Exceeding GoalThe Department of Defense is the largest contracting agency in the U.S. federal government, accounting for over $400 billion in annual prime contract obligations. DoD's SDVOSB goal is 3% of prime contract dollars — roughly $12 billion — with spending distributed across hundreds of commands, bases, and program offices. Defense agencies represent the primary market for SDVOSBs in the SOF, intelligence, cybersecurity, and professional services sectors.
| Annual Contract Spend | $413.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $14.0B |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 3.4%Exceeding Goal |
| Category | Defense |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 3.1% | $2.7B / $88.0B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 3.2% | $3.0B / $95.0B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3.5% | $3.8B / $108.0B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3.8% | $4.6B / $122.0B |
Key Contract Vehicles
DoD 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 DoD
- →DoD OSBP SDVOSB Initiative
- →Mentor-Protégé Program
- →DoD Acquisition Set-Aside Policy
Top NAICS Codes at DoD
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DoD.
Top PSC Codes at DoD
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DoD.
SDVOSB Signals — DoD
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What is DoD's SDVOSB contracting goal?
Department of Defense's (DoD) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, DoD achieved 3.4%, which is above goal. This represents approximately $14.0B in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $413.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does DoD use for SDVOSB set-asides?
DoD awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including OASIS+, VETS 2 GWAC, Alliant 3, SEWP VI, CIO-SP4. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at DoD.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at DoD?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at Department of Defense, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to DoD's key vehicles (OASIS+, VETS 2 GWAC), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and DoD, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are DoD's SDVOSB programs?
DoD runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: DoD OSBP SDVOSB Initiative; Mentor-Protégé Program; DoD Acquisition Set-Aside Policy. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official DoD small business resources: https://business.defense.gov/