sDVOSB Sole Source

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Our certification

ThinkTek is a Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVEcertified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is registered in the VetBiz.gov Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. As a SDVOSB, ThinkTek is granted access to the VA’s Veterans First Contracting Program for SDVOSB/VOSB contract set-aside procurement opportunities offered by the Federal government.

Benefits of SDVOSB Sole Sourcing

Eliminates lengthy Competitive Bid process and awards can be made in a relatively short timeframe (typically less than 30 days)
agencies save money on administrative cost due to the shortened and simplified acquisition procedures and streamlined processes
Prices reflect best values as agencies negotiate prices directly with the SDVOSB firm
helps agencies meet their small business contracting goals while obtaining high-quality, innovative services from small and emerging businesses

how to SDVOSB sole source with thinktek

FAR 19.1406 allows sole source awards to SDVOSB concern in accordance with the following:

A contracting officer shall consider a contract award to a SDVOSB concern on a sole source basis, before considering small business set-asides provided none of the exclusions of 19.1404 apply and –

  1. The contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers would be received from two or more service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;
  2. The anticipated award price of the contract, including options, will not exceed $4 million
  3. The requirement is not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of subpart 19.8 or has been accepted as a requirement by SBA under subpart 19.8;
  4. The service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and
  5. Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

VAAR 819.7007 allows sole source awards to SDVOSB  concerns.

a.  A contracting officer may award contracts to SDVOSB concerns on a sole source basis provided:

  1. The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;
  2. The requirement is synopsized in accordance with FAR part 5;
  3. The SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and
  4. Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

b.  The contracting officer’s determination whether to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. A determination that only one SDVOSB concern is available to meet the requirement is not required.

c.  When conducting a SDVOSB sole source acquisition, the contracting officer shall ensure businesses are registered and verified as eligible in the VIP database prior to making an award.