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Empowering Veterans in Federal IT

On this Veterans Day, I want to extend my gratitude and thanks to all our Veterans for their service and dedication. Their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for the courage and resilience they’ve shown in defending our freedoms. They exemplify the qualities that empower our nation to overcome its greatest challenges. We honor you today and every day.

GSA partners with Veterans

GSA remains committed to championing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the federal IT space. Through ITC’s Multiple Award Schedule – IT (MAS-IT), as well as the Veterans Technology Services 2 (VETS 2) and 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), we are proud to offer opportunities for hundreds of SDVOSBs who bring specialized expertise to federal IT solutions.

Notably, while SDVOSBs have a range of opportunities across the federal marketplace, VETS 2 continues to be the government’s only GWAC exclusively reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms.

In FY 24, the VETS 2 team raised the contract ceiling by $1.1 billion, bringing it to a total of $6.1 billion. This boost ensures the future of the VETS 2 GWAC. It also strengthens the federal government’s ability to achieve its socioeconomic goals by providing expanded opportunities for SDVOSBs in the IT sector through this Best-in-Class (BIC) contract vehicle. 

With this new capacity, federal agencies now have access to up to $1.1 billion in new contract awards, reaffirming GSA’s commitment to supporting SDVOSBs. 

As of September 2024, VETS 2 has seen more than 230 task orders awarded, with over $1.95 billion in obligated sales and a total estimated sales value exceeding $3.8 billion.

The VETS 2 team has been hard at work training government agencies to use VETS 2, with more than 3,000 customers trained so far. Sign up for upcoming training.

This year, the team also created a “VETS 2 Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) Training” YouTube video, so customers have one more option to learn about the VETS 2 GWAC. You can access that video here.

SDVOSBs bringing real mission impact

Last year at this time, I shared several examples of the great work of our Veteran partners.  I’m happy to bring a fresh one this year:

GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Services recently awarded a $256M order on behalf of a DoD agency against VETS 2 to provide IT support services to encompass all U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Through these IT support services, the SDVOSB will fill the agency’s need to provide the personnel, services and supplies necessary to provide IT support services to all USSOCOM, both CONUS and OCONUS.

Veterans drive forward

Our dedication to SDVOSBs goes beyond our current contracts. Polaris, our next small business GWAC, will feature an SDVOSB pool. Polaris is designed to help agencies secure tailored IT services and solutions while opening new doors for SDVOSB firms. For the latest updates, keep an eye on our Small Business Community of Practice Interact page.

I’m thankful for the strong collaboration we share with our SDVOSBs and for their unwavering commitment to supporting agency missions. The future looks bright, and I’m eager to see where this partnership takes us next.Visit our website to learn more about VETS 2, MAS-IT, and Polaris or use our IT Solutions Navigator to find the vehicle that’s right for you.

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Acknowledging our Veterans, their contributions to the IT Category

In celebration of Veterans Day, I want to thank our Veterans for their service and dedication. I’m grateful for the sacrifices they have made for us. Our Veterans exemplify the qualities that enable our country to overcome the greatest obstacles.

GSA partnering with Veterans

GSA is dedicated to supporting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the federal IT market. ITC currently has hundreds of highly skilled SDVOSBs between our Multiple Award Schedule – IT (MAS-IT) and the Veterans Technology Services 2 (VETS 2) and 8(a) STARS III IT services Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC).

While SDVOSBs have many opportunities to participate in the IT marketplace, VETS 2 is currently the government’s only GWAC set aside exclusively for SDVOSBs.

I’m happy to say that the VETS 2 option was exercised earlier this year in February 2023. In total, 45 industry partners received their option. This will provide federal agencies with continued use of this best-in-class solution for their long-term IT service project needs, with the performance of task orders extending out through 2033. As of August 2023, VETS 2 has had more than 200 task order awards with over $1.4 billion in Obligated Sales and a Total Estimated Sales of over $3B.

The VETS 2 team has been hard at work training government agencies on the use of VETS 2, with more than 3,000 customers trained so far. If you’re interested, visit www.gsa.gov/events for a list of upcoming training opportunities.

SDVOSBs bringing real mission impact

Last year at this time, I shared several examples of the great work of our Veteran partners and I’m happy to bring fresh ones this year:

  • One of the DoD agencies recently awarded a $404 million order through VETS 2 to provide Enterprise IT Support Service for their Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC). Through these IT support services, the SDVOSB will fill the agency’s need to provide the personnel, services, and supplies necessary to enable the full lifecycle of IT support requirements across AvMC.
  • Another DoD agency also awarded a $24M task order award for extensive cybersecurity services. Our VETS 2 industry partners provided the defense agency with a service that is essential to protecting our nation’s security. Cybersecurity has become a fundamental IT service needed to keep our country safe and secure and VETS 2 can deliver these mission-critical national security services.

Veterans, looking to the future

Our commitment doesn’t stop with our existing contracts. Our next small business GWAC, Polaris, will have an SDVOSB pool as well. Polaris is being designed to assist agencies in acquiring customized IT services and IT services-based solutions while expanding opportunities for SDVOSB firms. Stay tuned to our Small Business Community of Practice Interact page for updates.

I’m grateful for the meaningful partnership we have with our SDVOSBs and for their continued hard work and dedication to helping agencies achieve their missions every day. I’m really excited for what the future holds.

Visit our website to learn more about VETS 2, MAS-IT, and Polaris or use our IT Solutions Navigator to find the vehicle that’s right for you.

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