VA SUBCON Act

This bill, known as the Veterans Affairs Subcontractor Competition and Opportunity Network Act or VA SUBCON Act , mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a database. This database will list small business concerns certified by the Small Business Administration as veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned . The database's primary purpose is to help the Department meet its small business contracting goals and implement review mechanisms, distinguishing between different types of veteran-owned businesses. However, it will exclude businesses in mentor-protege programs or joint ventures, and those without at least two "Satisfactory" or better prime contract ratings. The Secretary must make this resource available to larger businesses bidding on VA contracts to aid in formulating their small business subcontracting plans. Within 180 days, a report to Congress is required, detailing the database's utilization, the number of veteran-owned subcontractors selected, and recommendations for enhancing its use. This initiative must use existing resources and is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2028.