# SDVOSBs Pursue Government Contracts

A newly certified SDVOSB freight brokerage is exploring federal, state, and local procurement, with commenters pointing it toward APEX Accelerator counseling, bid matching, state-specific registrations, and subcontracting opportunities through SBA SubNet. A separate first-time SDVOSB prime contractor reported winning a multi-year federal service contract for electrical/mechanical equipment service after targeting work within its expertise. For brokerages relying on non-SDVOSB carriers, the discussion highlights the need to verify how limitations on subcontracting apply before pursuing set-aside awards.

- APEX Accelerator counseling and bid-matching services can help newly certified firms identify relevant solicitations; state-specific registration may also be needed to compete for state and local work.
- SBA SubNet offers a channel for finding subcontracting opportunities, which may provide an entry point while a firm builds federal past performance.
- The reported contract win suggests that targeting work aligned with a firm’s capabilities and offering quality assurance and professional oversight can support a prime-contractor strategy.
- Freight brokerages should assess subcontracting limits against their carrier model before bidding on SDVOSB set-asides; the signal does not establish how those rules apply to a specific brokerage.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 14, 2026

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

### Vendors
- Money Moves Logistics LLC (prospective prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> I exclusively looked for contracts that did not have any subcontracting limitations and was a multi year service contract with a simple scope within my field of expertise (electrical/mechanical equipment service).
> — Commenter

### Sources
- [Just Received My SDVOSB Certification – What Should I Do Next?](https://www.reddit.com/r/GovernmentContracting/comments/1xvq1q6/just_received_my_sdvosb_certification_what_should) - reddit-governmentcontracting