VA Federal Contracting Guide
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Mission: Care for those who have served in the nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.
Annual Obligation
$35B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
5
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
VA is the largest healthcare buyer in the federal government and a major buyer of IT services, construction, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and professional services. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program requires that VA procurements prioritize Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned (VOSB) small businesses. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) drive most spend.
Top NAICS Codes at VA
Primary Contract Vehicles
- VA T4NG (Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation)
- VECTOR (Veterans Enterprise Contracting for Transformation and Operational Readiness)
- GSA MAS
- VA Schedule 65 II A (Pharmaceuticals)
- VA Federal Supply Schedule
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at VA
Veterans First Contracting Program — VA contracts prioritize SDVOSB and VOSB firms verified by the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE/VetCert). VA exceeds federal SDVOSB goals by 5x+.
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NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at VA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at VA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services
Top NAICS at VA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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