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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Overview

The VA serves 9 million enrolled veterans across 1,300+ healthcare facilities. Its contracting covers medical equipment, healthcare IT (including the ongoing EHR modernization), facility construction, and professional staffing. The VA is one of the most active agencies for SDVOSB set-asides.

Key NAICS Codes

339112

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

541512

Computer Systems Design Services

236220

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

621111

Offices of Physicians

Set-Aside Programs

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)8(a) Business DevelopmentSmall Business Set-Aside

Contract Vehicles

VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
T4NG (IT services)
VECTOR (facilities)
GSA MAS

Practical tip

The VA has its own verification program for veteran-owned businesses (now managed through SBA's VetCert). Having SDVOSB certification gives you access to the VA's Veterans First contracting program, which prioritizes veteran-owned firms before opening bids to the broader market.

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