Question 1

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 2

What is the VA Veterans First Contracting Program?

Accepted Answer

The VA Veterans First Contracting Program (VFCP) is established under 38 U.S.C. 8127-8128 and requires VA to prioritize SDVOSBs and VOSBs in procurement. VA contracting officers must conduct market research to find SDVOSBs and VOSBs before using other procurement methods. The program requires SBA VetCert certification for both SDVOSB and VOSB status. VA has its own sole-source thresholds and set-aside rules under this program.

Question 3

What VA healthcare contracts are available to SDVOSBs?

Accepted Answer

VA awards SDVOSB set-aside contracts for clinical services (nursing, therapy, dental), medical staffing, telehealth services, health IT, medical supplies and equipment, pharmacy management, and mental health services. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest component of VA procurement. Many VHA contracts are awarded through SDVOSB set-aside BPAs and IDIQs at the local medical center level.

Question 4

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.

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