VA SUBCON Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create and maintain a database of certified veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to help meet its subcontracting goals. The database will categorize businesses based on whether the owners have service-connected disabilities and will exclude companies involved in mentor-protege programs or joint ventures, as well as those without a satisfactory performance history. The database will be available to businesses bidding on VA contracts to help them develop subcontracting plans, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of establishment detailing usage and results. Implementation will use existing VA resources without additional funding, and the requirement will expire on December 31, 2028.