Is SDVOSB the same as VOSB?

No: SDVOSB requires the veteran owner to be service-disabled (VA-rated disability). VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) is broader but has fewer set-aside opportunities. SDVOSB has the 3% federal goal and Veterans First authority at VA; VOSB has neither at the federal level (though some states have VOSB programs).

Why is the VA the biggest SDVOSB buyer?

The Veterans First Contracting Program (38 U.S.C. § 8127) requires VA to set aside awards for SDVOSB firms whenever the 'Rule of Two' applies: two or more SDVOSBs can perform. This single statutory provision makes VA contracts roughly 30% SDVOSB by spend, vs ~3% government-wide. If you're SDVOSB and your work fits VA missions, VA should be your primary target.

How do I get certified as SDVOSB?

Apply through veterans.certify.sba.gov (the SBA's VetCert system). The SBA took over SDVOSB certification from the VA's CVE program in 2023. Typical processing is 4-6 months. Once certified you're listed in the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search and can compete in SDVOSB set-asides government-wide.

SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Vehicles

Every active SDVOSB federal contract vehicle, searchable, free.

The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program reserves federal contracts for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. The federal government has a 3% statutory contracting goal for SDVOSB firms, and the Veterans First contracting authority at VA makes VA the strongest SDVOSB buyer.

Active vehicles: 3,066
Total in dataset: 12,733
Top ceiling: $4.8M
Set-aside codes: SDVOSBC, SDVOSBS

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What is SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Vehicles?

An SDVOSB set-aside vehicle limits competition to firms owned and controlled (51%+) by one or more service-disabled veterans. SDVOSB sole-source awards (USAspending code SDVOSBS) are also possible up to $7M services / $4.5M manufacturing.

The VA has the strongest SDVOSB program in the federal government under the Veterans First Contracting Program: 'Rule of Two' requires VA contracting officers to set aside an award for SDVOSBs whenever two or more qualified SDVOSB firms can perform. Other agencies must comply with SDVOSB goals but lack the VA's mandatory-first authority.

Who qualifies

Small business per SBA size standards for the NAICS.
51%+ owned by one or more service-disabled veterans.
Service-disabled veterans must control day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.
Veteran's disability must be rated 0% or higher by the VA: does not require a specific rating level.
Certified via SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at veterans.certify.sba.gov: replaced the VA's old CVE certification in 2023.

Top 25 active SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Vehicles vehicles

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Holder	Type	Agency	NAICS	Set-Aside	Amount	Expires
FREEDOM-ELITE II JOINT VENTURE	IDIQ	Department of Veterans Affairs	621910	SDVOSBS	$4.8M	2028-09-30
BENETECH, L.L.C.	IDIQ	Department of Homeland Security	561210	SDVOSB	$4.5M	-
G & M AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT, INC	IDC (Definite Quantity)

Common questions about SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Vehicles

Is SDVOSB the same as VOSB?: No: SDVOSB requires the veteran owner to be service-disabled (VA-rated disability). VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) is broader but has fewer set-aside opportunities. SDVOSB has the 3% federal goal and Veterans First authority at VA; VOSB has neither at the federal level (though some states have VOSB programs).
Why is the VA the biggest SDVOSB buyer?: The Veterans First Contracting Program (38 U.S.C. § 8127) requires VA to set aside awards for SDVOSB firms whenever the 'Rule of Two' applies: two or more SDVOSBs can perform. This single statutory provision makes VA contracts roughly 30% SDVOSB by spend, vs ~3% government-wide. If you're SDVOSB and your work fits VA missions, VA should be your primary target.
How do I get certified as SDVOSB?: Apply through veterans.certify.sba.gov (the SBA's VetCert system). The SBA took over SDVOSB certification from the VA's CVE program in 2023. Typical processing is 4-6 months. Once certified you're listed in the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search and can compete in SDVOSB set-asides government-wide.