VOSB Amendment Introduced for DoD Contracts
A proposed amendment to the Department of Defense‑led procurement rules would establish formal participation goals for veteran‑owned small businesses (VOSBs) within the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Specifically, the amendment would align VOSB goals with existing targets for service‑disabled veteran‑owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), and introduce criteria governing sole‑source and set‑aside contract awards for veteran‑owned firms.
Veteran‑business advocates view the change as a significant institutional step: historically, SDVOSBs have benefited from preferential procurement, while VOSBs have not enjoyed the same level of codified access. If enacted, the amendment promises new channels into the defense contracting ecosystem for veteran‑owned enterprises.
Implementation would still depend on congressional passage and regulatory rollout, but the announcement has flag‑raised veteran‑business‑owned firms to prepare for evolving procurement rules and alignment with government contracting policy shifts.