Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Set-aside for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. Agencies have a 3% government-wide goal.
Authority: FAR Subpart 19.14 / 38 CFR 74 (VA) and 13 CFR 128 (SBA-wide)
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Eligibility checklist
- Small business by SBA size standard for primary NAICS
- At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Service-disabled veteran controls day-to-day management and long-term decisions
- VA-rated service-connected disability (any percentage)
- Certified by SBA (government-wide as of January 2023; previously VA-only for VA contracts)
How to get certified
- Document veteran status and disability. VA disability rating letter, DD-214.
- Verify ownership and control. Operating agreements showing 51%+ veteran ownership and decision-making control.
- Apply via VetCert (SBA). Submit through SBA's VetCert system. Reviews typically 60-90 days.
- Compete for set-aside opportunities. Filter SAM.gov solicitations for SDVOSB set-aside; build agency relationships.
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FAQ
Did SBA take over SDVOSB certification?
Yes. As of January 1, 2023, SBA's new Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program governs SDVOSB and VOSB certifications government-wide, replacing the prior VA CVE process.
What's the difference between VOSB and SDVOSB?
VOSB requires veteran ownership; SDVOSB requires the veteran be service-disabled. SDVOSB can use the FAR 19.14 set-aside government-wide; VOSB-only set-asides are mostly limited to VA contracts.
Can I sole-source as SDVOSB?
Yes. Agencies can award SDVOSB sole-source contracts up to $4.5M (services/supplies) and $7M (manufacturing) without competition.