Inactive

In accordance with FAR 819-203-70, and as implemented under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128, the VA is required to provide priority and establish special acquisition methods to increase contracting opportuni... In accordance with FAR 819-203-70, and as implemented under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128, the VA is required to provide priority and establish special acquisition methods to increase contracting opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs)/Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Specifically, IAW FAR 819-501-70(a)(3) and pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), set-asides for SDVOSBs/VOSBs are mandatory whenever a contracting officer has a reasonable expectation of receiving two or more offers/quotes from eligible, capable and verified firms, and that an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government. (VA Rule of Two (see 802.101)) Based upon the results of the Government s market research and past procurement history, the Contracting Officer has determined that there is a reasonable expectation of competition between two or more SDVOSB concerns and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). A solicitation under NASA SEWP V is anticipated to be released later this month as an SDVOSB set-aside.