What does Preamble of VA SUBCON Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a database of certified veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The database is intended to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in meeting its subcontracting goals. The bill specifies that it is 'for other purposes' beyond establishing the database.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA SUBCON Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Affairs Subcontractor Competition and Opportunity Network Act.

What does VETERANS AFFAIRS SUBCONTRACTOR COMPETITION AND OPPORTUNITY of VA SUBCON Act do?

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must establish a database of small business concerns owned by veterans. The database aims to help meet small business contracting goals and implement a review mechanism. The database will distinguish between veteran-owned businesses with and without service-connected disabilities. Certain businesses, like those in mentor-protege programs, will be excluded from the database. The database will be made available to non-small businesses for subcontracting plans.

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VA SUBCON Act

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2026

Author: Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)

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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must establish a database of certified veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to assist in meeting subcontracting goals.
The database will distinguish between veteran-owned businesses with and without service-connected disabilities and exclude certain businesses, such as those in mentor-protege programs.
The database will be made available to non-small businesses for use in their subcontracting plans, aiming to help meet small business contracting goals.

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