6.206 Set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program
Source: FAR 6.206 on acquisition.gov
Contracting officers can set aside contracts exclusively for eligible SDVOSBs without needing additional justification, streamlining opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.
Overview
FAR 6.206 authorizes contracting officers to set aside solicitations exclusively for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns that are eligible under the SDVOSB Program, in accordance with the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003. This section allows agencies to limit competition to SDVOSBs without requiring a separate justification or determination and findings, streamlining the process for supporting veteran-owned businesses. Contracting officers are directed to follow procedures outlined in FAR 19.1405 when implementing these set-asides.
Key Rules
- SDVOSB Set-Asides Permitted
- Contracting officers may restrict competition to eligible SDVOSBs to meet statutory requirements.
- No Additional Justification Required
- No separate justification or determination and findings are needed to set aside contracts for SDVOSBs under this part.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: May set aside solicitations for SDVOSBs and must ensure eligibility under the SDVOSB Program; follow procedures in FAR 19.1405.
- Contractors: Must be eligible SDVOSBs under the SDVOSB Program to compete for these set-asides.
- Agencies: Should support statutory goals for veteran-owned small business participation.
Practical Implications
- This section simplifies the process for setting aside contracts for SDVOSBs, encouraging greater participation by veteran-owned businesses.
- Contractors must ensure their SDVOSB status is current and compliant with program requirements.
- Common pitfalls include failing to verify eligibility or misunderstanding the lack of need for additional justification.
(a) To fulfill the statutory requirements relating to the Veterans Benefits Act of2003 (http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section657f&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">15 U.S.C. 657f), contracting officers may set-aside solicitations to allow only service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program to compete (see 19.1405).
(b) No separate justification or determination and findings are required under this part to set aside a contract action for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.