FAR 52.219-27 — Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
Restricts competition to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Includes sole-source provisions.
When This Clause Applies
Used in SDVOSB set-aside or sole-source acquisitions. Sole-source thresholds: $7M manufacturing, $4.5M other.
What This Means for Contractors
Only certified SDVOSBs may compete (certification is now mandatory at VetCert / SBA). The veteran owner must control the daily operations and long-term decision-making. Joint ventures with non-SDVOSBs are permitted under specific structural rules.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Submitting offers before completing SBA SDVOSB certification (self-certification is no longer sufficient)
- 2Structuring JVs improperly such that the SDVOSB partner does not control
- 3Failing to maintain veteran-owner control during performance
Related Topics
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Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
Restricts competition to small business concerns for the specific NAICS code identified in the solicitation.
Limitations on Subcontracting
Sets the percentage of work a small business prime must self-perform on a set-aside contract (currently 50% for services and supplies, with similar limits for construction).
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