Department of Veterans Affairs
Exceeding GoalThe VA operates the Veterans First Contracting Program — a statutory set-aside priority that requires the VA to give SDVOSBs and VOSBs first priority in contracting, ahead of all other small-business programs. With over $35 billion in annual contract spend, the VA consistently leads all federal agencies in SDVOSB utilization and is the single most important agency for veteran-owned businesses to pursue.
| Annual Contract Spend | $35.2B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $4.2B |
| SDVOSB Goal | 10% |
| FY2024 Actual | 11.8%Exceeding Goal |
| Category | Civilian |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 10% | 10.6% | $827M / $7.8B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 10% | 11.4% | $923M / $8.1B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 10% | 12.2% | $1.1B / $9.3B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 10% | 12.8% | $1.3B / $10.0B |
Key Contract Vehicles
VA 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 VA
- →Veterans First Contracting Program
- →VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP)
- →VA SDVOSB Joint Venture Program
Top NAICS Codes at VA
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at VA.
Top PSC Codes at VA
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at VA.
SDVOSB Signals — VA
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What is VA's SDVOSB contracting goal?
Department of Veterans Affairs's (VA) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 10% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, VA achieved 11.8%, which is above goal. This represents approximately $4.2B in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $35.2B total.
Which contract vehicles does VA use for SDVOSB set-asides?
VA awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including VA T4NG2, VA FSS Schedule 65 II A, SAC MATOC, VETS 2 GWAC. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at VA.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at VA?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at Department of Veterans Affairs, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to VA's key vehicles (VA T4NG2, VA FSS Schedule 65 II A), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and VA, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are VA's SDVOSB programs?
VA runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: Veterans First Contracting Program; VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP); VA SDVOSB Joint Venture Program. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official VA small business resources: https://www.va.gov/oal/business/