National Security Agency
On TrackThe NSA awards approximately $5 billion in prime contracts annually, with a heavy focus on cybersecurity, signals intelligence processing, IT infrastructure, and advanced analytics. NSA's SDVOSB utilization is constrained by the high clearance and specialized technical requirements of most requirements — yet the agency actively works to identify set-aside opportunities for cleared veteran-owned firms. Fort Meade, MD is the primary contracting hub.
| Annual Contract Spend | $5.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $165M |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 3.3%On Track |
| Category | Intel Community |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 3% | $31M / $1.1B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 3.1% | $36M / $1.1B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3.4% | $44M / $1.3B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3.6% | $54M / $1.5B |
Key Contract Vehicles
NSA 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 NSA
- →NSA OSBP SDVOSB Set-Aside Program
- →IC Mentor-Protégé
Top NAICS Codes at NSA
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at NSA.
Top PSC Codes at NSA
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at NSA.
SDVOSB Signals — NSA
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What is NSA's SDVOSB contracting goal?
National Security Agency's (NSA) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, NSA achieved 3.3%, which is at goal. This represents approximately $165M in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $5.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does NSA use for SDVOSB set-asides?
NSA awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including NSA Groundbreaker follow-on, IC-CAP, CIO-SP4, SEWP VI. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at NSA.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at NSA?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at National Security 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 NSA's key vehicles (NSA Groundbreaker follow-on, IC-CAP), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and NSA, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are NSA's SDVOSB programs?
NSA runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: NSA OSBP SDVOSB Set-Aside 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 NSA small business resources: https://www.nsa.gov/about/doing-business/