SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
Priority Contract Access for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
SDVOSB Certification: Reduced Competition. Faster Awards.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
What is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)?
A SDVOSB is a small business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and managed by one or more U.S. military veterans with a service-connected disability. This designation allows eligible businesses to compete for federal set-aside and sole-source contracts.
Is SDVOSB certification required to bid on SDVOSB contracts?
Businesses must be SBA-certified as SDVOSB to be eligible for SDVOSB set-aside contracts.
What agencies award SDVOSB contracts?
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
Can SDVOSB be combined with other certifications?
SDVOSB can be leveraged alongside GSA Schedules, WOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) to further reduce competition and expand opportunities.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Why do businesses use consultants for SDVOSB certification?
Why do businesses use consultants for SDVOSB certification?
Why do businesses use consultants for SDVOSB certification?
Many applications are delayed or denied due to:
- Control and ownership issues
- Incomplete or incorrect documentation
- Misaligned SAM.gov or DSBS profiles
How does Government Services Center help with SDVOSB?
Why do businesses use consultants for SDVOSB certification?
Why do businesses use consultants for SDVOSB certification?
We assess eligibility, guide documentation, support certification submission, and ensure SAM.gov and DSBS profiles are correctly aligned—helping businesses turn SDVOSB certification into real contracting opportunities.
SDVOSB certification Eligibility Requirements
SDVOSB certification Eligibility Requirements
SDVOSB certification Eligibility Requirements
- The business must be at least 51% owned by one or more service-disabled U.S. military veterans.
- The veteran owner must have a service-connected disability rating issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- The service-disabled veteran must control the company’s daily operations and make long-term strategic decisions.
- The veteran must hold the highest officer position in the company.
- The company must meet SBA size standards for its primary NAICS code.
- Ownership and control must be clearly documented through:
- Operating agreements
- Bylaws
- Shareholder agreements
- Articles of incorporation/organization
SDVOSB certification Benefits
SDVOSB certification Eligibility Requirements
SDVOSB certification Eligibility Requirements
- Access to SDVOSB Set-Aside Contracts
- Eligibility for Sole-Source Awards
- Reduced Competition
- Priority with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Billions in Annual Federal Spending
- Increased Visibility to Contracting Officers
- Supports Federal Contracting Goals
- Stronger Credibility and Trust
- Attractive to Prime Contractors
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