Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
The SDVOSB program reserves federal contracts for businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans. The VA's Veterans First Contracting Program (VFCP) further restricts VA contracts to CVE-verified SDVOSBs and VOSBs. SBA now handles SDVOSB certification government-wide; the VA accepts SBA certification.
How This Affects Your CAGE Code Record
When you register on SAM.gov and receive a CAGE code, your business type and socioeconomic certifications are recorded in your entity profile. Contracting officers and prime contractors can look up your CAGE code to verify these designations before teaming or awarding a subcontract. Keeping your SAM.gov registration active and your certifications current is essential — an expired registration will hide your set-aside status from any CAGE code lookup.
Registration Process
Apply for SDVOSB certification at certify.sba.gov. You must provide DD-214, medical records confirming service-connected disability, and business ownership documentation. Active SAM.gov registration and CAGE code required.
Required Certifications
- SBA SDVOSB Certification (certify.sba.gov)
- VA CVE Verification (for VA contracts)
Set-Aside Advantages
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SDVOSB sole-source awards up to $5M (goods/services) or $6.5M (construction)
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VA Veterans First Contracting Program preference
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Mentor-Protégé Program eligibility
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Priority in many IDIQ set-asides
Get Your CAGE Code for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
CAGE codes are assigned free during SAM.gov registration. Use certify.sba.gov for SBA program certifications after your SAM registration is active.
Frequently Asked Questions
What disability rating is required for SDVOSB?
Any service-connected disability rating from the VA qualifies — there is no minimum percentage.
Can an SDVOSB also be certified as WOSB or 8(a)?
Yes, these certifications are not mutually exclusive. A business can hold multiple socioeconomic certifications simultaneously.
Do I need SDVOSB certification for VA contracts?
Yes. The VA's Veterans First Contracting Program requires SBA SDVOSB certification to compete for VA SDVOSB set-asides.
Contract Data
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Awards on FedAtlas.com
See which Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms are winning federal contracts.