Question 1

How do competitive SDVOSB set-asides work?

Accepted Answer

In a competitive SDVOSB set-aside, the contracting officer issues a solicitation restricted to certified SDVOSBs. All eligible SDVOSBs may submit proposals. The award is made to the SDVOSB offering the best value (or lowest price for LPTA acquisitions). All offerors must be VetCert-certified at the time of offer and at the time of award. The competition is closed to non-SDVOSBs.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

What is the 'rule of two' for SDVOSB set-asides?

Accepted Answer

The rule of two requires a contracting officer to set aside a contract for SDVOSBs when there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from at least two eligible SDVOSB concerns that can perform at a fair market price. If this expectation exists, the contracting officer must use the set-aside instead of full-and-open competition. The rule of two is a mandatory gate — it's not discretionary when conditions are met.

Question 4

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.

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