U.S. Special Operations Command
Exceeding GoalSOCOM manages approximately $4 billion in annual prime contracting and is the highest-priority buyer for SDVOSBs in the special operations advisory, training, cultural expertise, and SOF-peculiar logistics space. Due to the specialized nature of SOF requirements, SOCOM consistently achieves among the highest SDVOSB utilization rates in DoD. The SOCOM Acquisition Executive's office actively promotes veteran small business participation.
| Annual Contract Spend | $4.1B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $295M |
| SDVOSB Goal | 5% |
| FY2024 Actual | 7.2%Exceeding Goal |
| Category | Defense |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 5% | 6.4% | $52M / $820M |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 5% | 6.9% | $62M / $900M |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 5% | 7.5% | $79M / $1.1B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 5% | 8.1% | $108M / $1.3B |
Key Contract Vehicles
SOCOM 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 SOCOM
- →SOCOM Veterans Small Business Initiative
- →SOCOM OSBP
- →SOF Set-Aside Awards
Top NAICS Codes at SOCOM
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at SOCOM.
Top PSC Codes at SOCOM
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at SOCOM.
SDVOSB Signals — SOCOM
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What is SOCOM's SDVOSB contracting goal?
U.S. Special Operations Command's (SOCOM) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 5% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, SOCOM achieved 7.2%, which is above goal. This represents approximately $295M in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $4.1B total.
Which contract vehicles does SOCOM use for SDVOSB set-asides?
SOCOM awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including SOCOM SITEC III, SOF BEST II, OASIS+, HUBZone SOCOM Vehicles. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at SOCOM.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at SOCOM?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at U.S. Special Operations Command, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to SOCOM's key vehicles (SOCOM SITEC III, SOF BEST II), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and SOCOM, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are SOCOM's SDVOSB programs?
SOCOM runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: SOCOM Veterans Small Business Initiative; SOCOM OSBP; SOF Set-Aside Awards. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official SOCOM small business resources: https://www.socom.mil/acquisition