# SBA Doubles Veteran Contracting Goals

The U.S. Small Business Administration set FY2027 goals of 10% for both federal prime-contract awards and subcontracting awards to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, up from the prior 5% target. The announcement comes after federal agencies awarded SDVOSBs $32.5 billion in prime contracts in FY2025 and SBA approved more than 18,000 veteran-business certifications in FY2026. The higher targets give agencies and contractors a concrete planning signal for upcoming federal procurement and teaming activity.

- Federal procurement teams should account for the 10% targets in FY2027 acquisition planning and in efforts to identify eligible veteran-owned businesses.
- Prime contractors can evaluate subcontracting and teaming opportunities with certified VOSBs and SDVOSBs as agencies pursue the higher goals.
- The FY2025 award total and FY2026 certification volume indicate an established contracting market; businesses can use their relevant certifications and capabilities when positioning for federal opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

### Key Quotes
> In the defense industry, small businesses make up 70% of the industrial base, and they underpin the Arsenal of Freedom.
> — Kelly Loeffler, SBA Administrator

### Sources
- [SBA Doubles Federal Contracting Goal to Expand Opportunity for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
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