Vocational rehabilitation and employment services for veterans and disabled individuals. Find active federal and state vocational rehabilitation services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend for NAICS 624310 is estimated at $3-4 billion, driven primarily by the VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program and DOL's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I services. Contracts are largely structured as performance-based IDIQs and BPAs, with individual task orders. Demand is tied to veteran unemployment rates and disability employment initiatives. Competition is moderate, with a mix of large nonprofits and small businesses. Agencies often use set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and 8(a) firms.
These agencies are the largest buyers of vocational rehabilitation services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 624310 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on VA VR&E regional procurement offices, which issue the highest volume of task orders. The single highest-leverage move is obtaining SDVOSB certification through the VA's CVE, as many VR&E contracts are set aside exclusively for SDVOSBs. Common set-asides include SDVOSB, 8(a), and HUBZone. Develop a strong past performance record in vocational assessment, job placement, and supported employment. Register in SAM and DSBS, and get on the VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.
Work is primarily bought via agency-specific IDIQs and BPAs, such as VA's VR&E IDIQ, DOL's WIOA Title I BPA, and SSA's Ticket to Work program. GSA Schedule 874 (Mission Support) is sometimes used. Evaluations are best-value, emphasizing past performance and staff qualifications. Set-asides for SDVOSB and 8(a) are common.
While no universal certification is required, many contracts prefer or require staff to hold Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or similar credentials. For VA contracts, the vendor must be verified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) through the VA's Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE).
Task orders under IDIQs often range from $50,000 to $2 million annually, with some multi-year contracts totaling $5-10 million. Single-award contracts for state VR agencies may be smaller, around $100,000 to $500,000 per year.
Moderately competitive. For VA VR&E contracts, there are typically 10-20 offers per solicitation, with a 30-50% chance of award for qualified SDVOSBs. DOL WIOA contracts see more competition from larger nonprofits and for-profit firms.
Yes, subcontracting is common, especially for specialized services like psychological assessments or job coaching. Prime contractors often seek partners with local presence and CRC-certified staff. Ensure your subcontracting plan meets the FAR requirements for small business utilization.
Most use best-value trade-off (LPTA is rare). Key factors include past performance (similar scope and dollar value), staffing qualifications (CRC certifications, experience), and approach to individualized employment plans. Price is typically less important than technical approach and past performance.