Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracts
SDVO contracts are contracts awarded to an SDVO SBC through a sole source award or a set-aside
award based on competition restricted to SDVO SBCs. The contracting officer for the
contracting activity determines if a contract opportunity for SDVO competition exists.
SDVO SBC Set-Aside Contracts:
The contracting officer may set-aside acquisitions for SDVO SBCs if:
- the requirement is determined to be excluded from fulfillment through award to Federal Prison
Industries, Javits Wagner-O’Day, Orders under Indefinite Delivery Contracts, Orders against Federal
Supply Schedules, Requirements currently being performed by 8(a) participants, and Requirements for
commissary or exchange resale items.
- the requirement is not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant, and unless SBA has
consented to release of the requirement from the Section 8(a) Program
- SBA has not accepted the requirement for performance under the 8(a) authority, unless SBA has
consented to release of the requirement from the Section 8(a) Program
- there is a reasonable expectation that at least two responsible SDVO SBCs will submit
offers
- the award can be made at a fair market price
SDVO SBC Sole Source Contracts:
A contracting officer may award a sole source contract to a SDVO SBC if the contracting
officer determines that none of the SDVO SBC set-aside exemptions or provisions apply and the
anticipated award price of the contract, including options, will not exceed:
- $5.0 million for manufacturing requirements
- $3.0 million for all other requirements
- the SDVO SBC is a responsible contractor able to perform the contract
- award can be made at a fair and reasonable price
SDVO SBC Simplified Acquisition Contracts:
If a requirement is at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, a contracting officer
may set-aside the requirement for consideration among SDVO SBCs using simplified acquisition
procedures or may award a sole source contract to a SDVO SBC.
What follows is a basic synopsis of the full range of SBA programs and services, designed to
help you through the process of determining is small business ownership is for you, and if after
you determine you do want to establish your own small business, what steps may be appropriate for
you to follow, and what services are available to help you.
