Department of Defense
Exceeding GoalThe Department of Defense is the largest contracting agency in the U.S. federal government, accounting for over $400 billion in annual prime contract obligations. DoD's SDVOSB goal is 3% of prime contract dollars — roughly $12 billion — with spending distributed across hundreds of commands, bases, and program offices. Defense agencies represent the primary market for SDVOSBs in the SOF, intelligence, cybersecurity, and professional services sectors.
Change log (3)
- Data refreshUpdated FY2024 SDVOSB goal-vs-actual figures and added the latest quarterly obligations.
- Structured dataLinked each agency to its top NAICS codes, PSCs, and relevant contract vehicles.
- LaunchedPublished agency forecast pages with SDVOSB goals, actuals, and quarterly scorecards.
| Annual Contract Spend | $413.0B |
| SDVOSB Spend (FY2024) | $14.0B |
| SDVOSB Goal | 3% |
| FY2024 Actual | 3.4%Exceeding Goal |
| Category | Defense |
Quarterly Scorecard — FY2024
| Quarter | Period | Goal | Actual | SDVOSB / Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | 3% | 3.1% | $2.7B / $88.0B |
| Q2 FY2024 | Jan–Mar 2024 | 3% | 3.2% | $3.0B / $95.0B |
| Q3 FY2024 | Apr–Jun 2024 | 3% | 3.5% | $3.8B / $108.0B |
| Q4 FY2024 | Jul–Sep 2024 | 3% | 3.8% | $4.6B / $122.0B |
Key Contract Vehicles
DoD 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 DoD
- →DoD OSBP SDVOSB Initiative
- →Mentor-Protégé Program
- →DoD Acquisition Set-Aside Policy
Top NAICS Codes at DoD
Primary NAICS codes used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DoD.
Top PSC Codes at DoD
Product/Service Codes most used in SDVOSB set-aside awards at DoD.
SDVOSB Signals — DoD
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What is DoD's SDVOSB contracting goal?
Department of Defense's (DoD) SDVOSB prime contracting goal is 3% of total prime contract dollars. In FY2024, DoD achieved 3.4%, which is above goal. This represents approximately $14.0B in SDVOSB prime contract awards out of $413.0B total.
Which contract vehicles does DoD use for SDVOSB set-asides?
DoD awards SDVOSB set-aside task orders through vehicles including OASIS+, VETS 2 GWAC, Alliant 3, SEWP VI, CIO-SP4. SDVOSBs should hold a GSA Schedule and pursue on-ramps to these vehicles to maximize order opportunities at DoD.
How do I pursue SDVOSB contracts at DoD?
To pursue SDVOSB contracts at Department of Defense, firms should: (1) obtain SBA SDVOSB certification via the MySBA portal, (2) register on SAM.gov with SDVOSB designations, (3) pursue on-ramps to DoD's key vehicles (OASIS+, VETS 2 GWAC), (4) identify specific contracting offices using USASpending.gov filtered by SDVOSB set-aside type and DoD, and (5) target recompetes in the 18-24 month pre-award window for capture.
What are DoD's SDVOSB programs?
DoD runs the following SDVOSB-focused programs: DoD OSBP SDVOSB Initiative; Mentor-Protégé Program; DoD Acquisition Set-Aside Policy. These programs include outreach events, matchmaking, and active set-aside award initiatives targeting veteran-owned small businesses.
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Official DoD small business resources: https://business.defense.gov/