What Is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)?
A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a federally recognized small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by a veteran with a service-connected disability. These businesses are eligible for set-aside and sole-source federal contracts, playing a critical role in supporting veteran entrepreneurship in the public sector.
The U.S. government is committed to awarding at least 3% of all federal contract dollars to SDVOSBs every year.
SDVOSB Certification Requirements
To qualify as an SDVOSB, a company must:
Be a small business under applicable NAICS size standards
Be at least 51% owned and operated by one or more service-disabled veterans
Have day-to-day operations managed by a service-disabled veteran
Be certified through SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VetCert)
👉 Apply here: veterans.certify.sba.gov
Once approved, SDVOSBs are listed in the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and are eligible for participation in SDVOSB set-aside and sole-source contracts.
Why Work with an SDVOSB?
There are several strategic reasons agencies and prime contractors seek out SDVOSBs:
Competitive Advantage
SDVOSB set-asides reduce competition and increase the chance of an award for qualified vendors.
Teaming Value
Primes benefit from teaming with SDVOSBs to meet small business subcontracting goals and qualify for SDVOSB points in proposal evaluations.
Mission Alignment
Supporting SDVOSBs honors the federal government’s commitment to veteran entrepreneurship and the inclusion of service-connected veterans.
SSRJ Consulting: A Certified SDVOSB Proposal Partner
SSRJ Consulting is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that assists other federal contractors in achieving success.
Our core service is proposal writing for federal, state, municipal, and DOD clients, serving a range of clients from small businesses to large primes across various sectors, including defense, cybersecurity, logistics, and professional services.
We offer:
Full-service RFP/RFQ response development
Teaming support and good-faith effort documentation
Insight into agency preferences and evaluation scoring
SDVOSB participation on prime-led bids
Whether you’re seeking an SDVOSB subcontractor or need expert proposal support, we bring veteran insight and award-winning writing to every engagement.
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