1. Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities
Element 28

2. JAX/Norfolk
Purpose
To inform you that veteran-owned small businesses enjoy an advantage when competing for federal government contracts

3. Details
The Rule of Two
Competition for federal contracts should be limited to veteran-owned small businesses when the contracting officer concludes that:
At least two such businesses will bid on the contract, and
The award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States.

4. Details
Executive Order requires that federal procurement officials and prime contractors provide small businesses owned and controlled by Veterans or service-disabled Veterans with the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts let by any federal agency, including subcontracts.

5. Details
Government contracts may be awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses through a sole-source award or a set-aside award based on competition restricted to these firms.
Before award of a contract the veteran-owned company must be registered in the System for Award Management at

6. Resources • https://www.va.gov/osdbu/
• To find the competitive procurement announcements visit:
• SBA district offices:
• Subcontracting Opportunities Directory: •

7. Questions?