Veteran Set-Aside Market Opportunity
Access federal contracts specifically reserved for veteran-owned small businesses across all agencies.
3% Goal
Federal contracting goal for veteran-owned small businesses nationwide
$42B+
in combined veteran contracting opportunities annually across all programs
2.5M+
veteran-owned businesses eligible to compete for federal contracts
78% Preference
of VA contracts awarded to veteran-owned businesses in FY2023
Veteran Set-Aside Eligibility
Requirements for veteran-owned small business set-asides.
Ownership Requirements
- At least 51% owned by one or more veterans.
- Veterans must be U.S. citizens.
- Veterans must have unconditional ownership interest.
Control Requirements
- Veterans must control management and daily operations.
- Veterans must hold the highest officer position.
- Must meet SBA size standards for your NAICS code.
Latest Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) Contracts
Recent contract opportunities in the Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) set-aside program.
X1DB--NOLA RRTP Lease Award Notice Award to Vet Build, LLC
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses can bid on a New Orleans VA construction project.
S216--TRU-D Service Agreement
TRU-D service agreement for equipment maintenance at VA Eastern Colorado, Veteran Set Aside, due June 2026.
6515--ALTA (VA-26-00049644) (VA-26-00062334) (VA-26-00063028)
Veteran-Owned small business sole solicitation for Hemospheres to Houston VA, response due June 4, 2026.
Q999--VETERINARY CONSULT SERVICE -wo/wd, B+4 POP 6/29/2026 - 6/28/2027
Veteran Set Aside veterinary consulting contract, San Diego, June 2026-June 2027, VA Gilbert office.
Z2DA--589A7-21-132 Construct Centralized Emergency Power System
Veteran-owned small business sought for $20M–$50M emergency power system construction at Wichita VA Medical Center.
2305--KUBOTA RTV
H359--CS | Automatic Transfer Switch Maintenance and Repair Questions and Answers FINAL
Veterans-owned small business contract for ATS maintenance, repairs, inspections, emergency response, Cleveland VA.
Q201--DME Huntington | Solicitation Questions
R425--Traffic Analysis Brockton B8 Service
VA seeks qualified firms for traffic engineering analysis; responses due April 3, 2026.
H312--Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance
Veteran-Owned Small Business contract for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, and compliance at VA locations.
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Preference Points
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