U.S. Navy
Below GoalThe U.S. Navy and Marine Corps combined account for approximately $85 billion in annual prime contract awards. NAVSEA, NAVAIR, SPAWAR (now NAVWAR), and the Marine Corps Systems Command are key buyers of IT, professional services, and engineering support. Navy OSBP runs active SDVOSB outreach programs and hosts an annual small business conference.
| Annual Contract Spend | $87.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $2.5B |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 2.9%Below Goal |
| Category | Defense |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 2.6% | $468M / $18.0B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 2.7% | $540M / $20.0B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3% | $660M / $22.0B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3.3% | $891M / $27.0B |
Key Contract Vehicles
Navy 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 Navy
- →Navy OSBP SDVOSB Program
- →NAVSEA Small Business
- →NAVAIR SDVOSB Set-Asides
Top NAICS Codes at Navy
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at Navy.
Top PSC Codes at Navy
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at Navy.
SDVOSB Signals — Navy
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What is Navy's SDVOSB contracting goal?
U.S. Navy's (Navy) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, Navy achieved 2.9%, which is below goal. This represents approximately $2.5B in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $87.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does Navy use for SDVOSB set-asides?
Navy awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including SeaPort NxG, NAVSEA OASIS, NAVWAR ITES, CIO-SP4, OASIS+. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at Navy.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at Navy?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at U.S. Navy, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to Navy's key vehicles (SeaPort NxG, NAVSEA OASIS), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and Navy, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are Navy's SDVOSB programs?
Navy runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: Navy OSBP SDVOSB Program; NAVSEA Small Business; NAVAIR SDVOSB Set-Asides. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official Navy small business resources: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/