Federal Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracts (NY)
What is the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside?
The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program reserves federal contracts for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities rated by the VA. To qualify, one or more service-disabled veterans must own at least 51% of the company, hold the highest-ranking officer position, and control day-to-day operations as well as long-term decision-making. Since January 2023, SDVOSB certification is administered exclusively by the VA's Vetcert system (formerly CVE / VetBiz) — self-certification is no longer accepted for federal SDVOSB set-asides. The 3% government-wide SDVOSB contracting goal is the largest single driver of dedicated small-business spending after general small-business set-asides, with VA, DoD, and DHS as the highest-volume buying agencies.
Certification path: VA Vetcert (vetcert.sba.gov, post-Jan-2023) — administered by SBA on behalf of VA. Pre-application self-assessment + full document package (DD-214, VA disability rating, ownership / control evidence, financial statements). 90-day review SLA. No fee.
Top Awardees in this Set-Aside
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| STERILECO LLC CAGE 9CAE7 | 15 | $4.0M |
| TRILLAMED LLC CAGE 56FN2 | 14 | $6.2M |
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC CAGE 65S04 | 13 | $16.5M |
| MEAK SOLUTIONS LLC. CAGE 78FU8 | 12 | $2.1M |
| Omniscape Solutions LLC CAGE 674J9 | 11 | $4.1M |
| DAV ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. CAGE 5SCG8 | 11 | $4.9M |
| SPEES LLC CAGE 7G7C2 | 9 | $7.0M |
| AmeriTech Contracting LLC CAGE 8HBD7 | 9 | $63.0M |
| Alvarez LLC CAGE 35LK3 | 9 | $2.9M |
| SPUR DESIGN, LLC CAGE 57M30 | 8 | $10.8M |
| CITRINE LLC CAGE 7PL41 | 8 | $2.0M |
| HAMILTON ALLIANCE INC CAGE 36CC8 | 8 | $23.8M |
| CONCOURSE FEDERAL GROUP LLC CAGE 5HAY6 | 8 | $7.1M |
| MGI, INC. CAGE 8MWZ0 | 8 | $11.1M |
| RCG OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC CAGE 57GK3 | 7 | $10.0M |
| CALVARY CONTRACTING INC CAGE 3HME5 | 7 | $17.3M |
| 1 SOURCE SOLUTIONS CO, LLC CAGE 4WSS1 | 7 | $367K |
| REDHAWK IT SOLUTIONS, LLC CAGE 4TBM6 | 7 | $6.2M |
| VENERGY GROUP LLC CAGE 5T9Q4 | 7 | $14.7M |
| SKYTEK LLC CAGE 5G2S9 | 7 | $18.5M |
Award Trends (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 986 | $5.8B |
| 2025 | 695 | $2.2B |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 8,999 |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 5,066 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 69 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 42 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 18 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 17 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 11 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 10 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 8 |
Top NAICS Codes in this Set-Aside
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 2,008 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 807 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 520 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 503 |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 329 |
| 332722 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | 268 |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 251 |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | 243 |
| 339113 | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | 235 |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 222 |
Top States for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracts
| State | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Texas TX | 145 |
| California CA | 127 |
| Florida FL | 90 |
| Washington WA | 60 |
| New York NY | 57 |
Active Opportunities
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 20--DOOR,METAL,MARINE S | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 61--MOTOR,ALTERNATING C | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 59--SWITCH,PROXIMITY | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 59--DUMMY CONNECTOR,PLUG | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 47--HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONME | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 25--ARM ASSEMBLY,PIVOT,TRA | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 15--DOOR ASSEMBLY | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-21T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 47--STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIM | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 43--PUMP-PLATE ASSEMBLY | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
| 59--ANTENNA | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T06:00:00+02:00 |
How to Win Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracts
Winning SDVOSB set-aside contracts requires three things: live VA Vetcert status (verify quarterly — lapses block award), past performance documenting service to a federal customer in your NAICS, and a teaming pipeline. Most awards over $5M flow through agency IDIQs (VA T4NG2, Army RS3, Navy SeaPort-NxG SDVOSB pool, DHS PACTS III), so getting on prime IDIQs as a sub is the on-ramp for direct prime work. Watch for sole-source SDVOSB awards under FAR 19.1406 (up to $4M for non-manufacturing, $7M for manufacturing) — these are competition-light and reward firms with strong agency relationships. The VA's Veterans First Contracting Program (Public Law 109-461) gives VA-specific SDVOSB priority above all other set-asides, including 8(a) — file VA opportunities first.
Entry barriers: VA Vetcert backlog runs 60-120 days at peak — initiate early. Service-disabled status itself is non-transferable, so succession planning is fragile; many SDVOSBs lose status when a founder retires or transfers ownership.
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