Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Our Mission, Functions, and Activities
The VA OSDBU mission is to enable Veterans to gain access to economic opportunity by leveraging the federal procurement system and expanding participation of procurement-ready small businesses. Learn more »
Veterans First Contracting Program Adjustments to Reflect the Supreme Court Kingdomware Decision
The Supreme Court held that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) set-aside law was mandatory and must be applied to all competitive contract awards, including orders on the Federal Supply Schedules. Awards must also be made to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) verified as such by VA.
Resources for Doing Business
VA OSDBU, in collaboration with BusinessUSA
, offers a collection of tools to help you start and grow your small business. Access the Veteran Entrepreneur Portal to find information about business plans, financing opportunities, government programs, training courses, and much more!
Acquisitions and Contracting Support
Become familiar with federal procurement policies, the management of VA small business goals, and the administration of VA contract awards supported through acquisitions.
How to Get Verified
Get verified through the Vets First Verification Program to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program for VA set-asides and sole-source contracts for SDVOSBs and VOSBs.
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Access to Opportunities
Access procurement events, networking opportunities, and requirement resources geared for small and Veteran businesses interested in doing business with VA.
Strategic Outreach and Communications
OSDBU offers small businesses informational tools, requirement resources, and networking opportunities necessary to do business with VA. OSDBU Strategic Outreach ensures that Veteran-owned and other small businesses have access to programs and services to increase their participation in the federal marketplace.
Introducing VA Business Intelligence Tool (VA BIT)
VA BIT offers opportunities to directly match supplier capabilities with customer requirements in specific Communities of Interest. This unique approach enables VOSBs to personally engage with procurement officials and commercial customers to enhance their chances of winning procurement contracts.
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