Question 1

How does DoD use SDVOSB set-asides?

Accepted Answer

DoD is the largest federal buyer of SDVOSB services, with billions in annual SDVOSB awards across all military branches and defense agencies. DoD uses SDVOSB set-asides under the same FAR Part 19 rules as civilian agencies. Major DoD vehicles include Seaport NxG (Navy), OASIS (GSA/DoD), and numerous service-specific BPAs and IDIQs with SDVOSB pools. SDVOSB-set-aside task orders are common across professional services, IT, and logistics.

Question 2

How do I find SDVOSB set-aside opportunities?

Accepted Answer

SDVOSB set-aside opportunities are posted on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Filter by 'Set-Aside Code' and select 'Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)' to find relevant solicitations. You can also filter by NAICS code, agency, and place of performance. Additional sources include beta.SAM.gov alerts, GovWin IQ, Deltek, and agency forecast pages for pre-solicitation intelligence.

Question 3

What are SDVOSB multiple-award contracts?

Accepted Answer

Multiple-award contracts (MACs), including IDIQs and GWACs, can be set aside for SDVOSBs. Under these contracts, multiple SDVOSB firms are awarded base contracts, then compete for task orders within the vehicle. Examples include SDVOSB-set-aside pools on contracts like Seaport NxG, DHS EAGLE, and agency-specific IDIQs. On-ramping provisions sometimes allow new SDVOSB firms to join existing MACs.

Question 4

What is an SDVOSB set-aside contract?

Accepted Answer

An SDVOSB set-aside is a federal contract reserved exclusively for competition among Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Contracting officers use set-asides when they reasonably expect to receive offers from at least two eligible SDVOSBs at a fair market price (the 'rule of two'). Set-asides help ensure SDVOSBs get a fair share of federal contract dollars as mandated by Congress.

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