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How do I find solicitations on SAM.gov that are specifically set aside for SDVOSBs?

My firm is an SBA-certified SDVOSB, and we provide court reporting and legal support services, primarily under NAICS 561492. We are trying to find more prime contract opportunities with federal agencies. I have been searching on SAM.gov, but I am having trouble filtering the results effectively for SDVOSB set-asides.

I usually search by NAICS code, but then I see a lot of general small business set-asides, and even some full and open competitions. I know there's a way to narrow it down, but the filters on SAM.gov can be a bit tricky. I've tried looking for keywords like "SDVOSB set-aside" in the description, but that isn't reliable. What is the most effective way to search SAM.gov to filter for SDVOSB set-asides specifically?

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asked Luis A. Verified vendorSDVOSB founder, court reporting and legal support · San Antonio, TX · 617 rep

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To find solicitations specifically set aside for SDVOSBs on SAM.gov, use the "Set-Aside Type" filter in your search results. After you perform your initial search using your NAICS code (like 561492), look for the filters on the left side of the page. You should see an option for "Set-Aside Type." Click on that and select "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside." This will narrow down your results to only show solicitations that the contracting officer has designated for SDVOSB concerns. Keywords in the description are not a reliable way to filter, as the official set-aside designation is what matters for eligibility. Ensure your SAM entity registration is active and that your firm is designated as an SBA-certified SDVOSB, as this status is required for bidding on these opportunities. An SDVOSB sole-source award requires an anticipated price including options not exceeding $5 million for your NAICS code.

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answered Jordan P. First-year bidder, landscaping and grounds · Jacksonville, FL · 411 rep
Thanks for the clear steps. I will check the "Set-Aside Type" filter. My firm is already an SBA-certified SDVOSB. Can I team with a non-veteran-owned business on an SDVOSB set-aside? · Luis A. ·

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