Question 1

Does the VA set aside construction contracts for SDVOSBs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VA sets aside construction contracts for SDVOSBs across facility types including hospitals, clinics, administrative buildings, and national cemeteries. VA construction set-asides follow Veterans First rules and cover new construction, renovation, and maintenance/repair work. The National Cemetery Administration and VA's Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) are major sources of SDVOSB construction work.

Question 2

What types of contracts does the VA set aside for SDVOSBs?

Accepted Answer

The VA sets aside contracts across all its major acquisition categories for SDVOSBs, including healthcare services, IT and cybersecurity, facilities construction and maintenance, professional services, medical supplies and equipment, and research support. VA is one of the largest users of SDVOSB set-asides in the federal government, with billions in annual SDVOSB awards.

Question 3

How do limitations on subcontracting apply to specialty trade contractors?

Accepted Answer

Specialty trade contractors (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry) must perform at least 25% of the contract cost with their own workforce. General construction contractors must perform at least 15% of the cost with their own forces. These are lower thresholds than the 50% rule for services, reflecting the standard industry practice of coordinating multiple specialty subcontractors.

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