National Reconnaissance Office
Exceeding GoalThe NRO designs, builds, and operates the nation's reconnaissance satellites, awarding approximately $2 billion in prime contracts annually. While most NRO contracts are large and highly classified, the agency has a robust small business program that actively pursues SDVOSB set-asides on support contracts, analysis services, and facilities work. Chantilly, VA is the primary contracting location.
| Annual Contract Spend | $2.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $76M |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 3.8%Exceeding Goal |
| Category | Intel Community |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 3.5% | $15M / $420M |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 3.7% | $17M / $450M |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3.9% | $21M / $540M |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 4% | $24M / $590M |
Key Contract Vehicles
NRO 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 NRO
- →NRO Small Business Program
- →IC Mentor-Protégé
Top NAICS Codes at NRO
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at NRO.
Top PSC Codes at NRO
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at NRO.
SDVOSB Signals — NRO
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What is NRO's SDVOSB contracting goal?
National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, NRO achieved 3.8%, which is above goal. This represents approximately $76M in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $2.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does NRO use for SDVOSB set-asides?
NRO awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including NRO SB IDIQ, IC-CAP, CIO-SP4. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at NRO.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at NRO?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at National Reconnaissance Office, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to NRO's key vehicles (NRO SB IDIQ, IC-CAP), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and NRO, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are NRO's SDVOSB programs?
NRO runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: NRO Small Business Program; IC Mentor-Protégé. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official NRO small business resources: https://www.nro.gov/business/