VETS 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract

Contract basics

• Contract type: Service-disabled, veteran-owned small business set-aside GWAC
• Order types: Fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, labor-hour, and time-and-materials
• Eligible users: Federal agencies only
• Ceiling: $6.1B (increased from $5B in June 2024)
• Period of performance: February 23, 2018–February 22, 2028; all task orders must be complete by February 22, 2033
• NAICS: Primary NAICS-541512; other in-scope NAICS include, but are not limited to 541511, 541513, 541519 and 518210

Features and benefits

Our Best in Class VETS 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract offers the opportunity to contract with highly qualified service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses.

VETS 2 is designed to support IT services and IT services solutions, including new and emerging technologies. We offer:

• A full spectrum of contract types (including cost reimbursement) for a full range of comprehensive IT services-based solutions with worldwide coverage.
• Training and customer service to help you navigate ordering procedures and acquisition regulations.
• A faster alternative to time-consuming and costly full and open competitions.

Scope

Federal agencies can use GWACs to order information technology services and IT services-based solutions, including:

Contracting officers may include ancillary services and equipment on orders, as long as the ancillary support is integral and necessary for the IT services-based solution. Ancillary support can include non-IT services/labor as well as IT and non-IT equipment (server racks, mounts, etc.) and software. Please review the VETS 2 conformed contract [PDF - 1 MB] [PDF - 1 MB] (section C) for details on ancillary support, pricing, and applicable parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Free scope compatibility reviews

Did you know we offer free scope compatibility reviews? This unique benefit of working with GSA can help reduce the risk of protest and improve acquisition outcomes.

News, events, and training

• DPA training options include live webinars or a review of the contract ordering guide [PDF - 876 KB]. Following training, the contracting officer will need to submit an online DPA request form.

Buying through VETS 2

• Read the VETS 2 ordering guide [PDF - 876 KB], which defines roles and responsibilities for the ordering process and provides helpful instructions for using VETS 2. (Ordering guide subject to change).
• Learn how to use our GWACs, including completing required DPA training.
• Issue task orders directly using your agency’s contracting personnel or work with GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Services for additional support.
• The VETS 2 industry partner spreadsheet [XLSX - 20 KB] provides contact information for each VETS 2 contract holder. Alternatively, you may email all of the industry partners using vets2awardees@gsa.gov.
• All contract holders must be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for all orders in accordance with FAR 16.505, unless an exception applies. Exceptions include an urgent need, only one capable awardee, and a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract. The full list of exceptions is in FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i). You must document exceptions. To provide a fair opportunity to be considered, we recommend issuing requests through GSA eBuy.

Pricing

Reporting 

Current industry partners should report task orders and subcontracting in the Contract Payment Reporting Module. 

Contact VETS2@gsa.gov with questions regarding reporting, order level size re-representation, pricing and any other VETS 2 issues.

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