Is there still self-certification or only certification/verification by SBA?

With the transfer of the program to SBA, all agencies across the federal government will require certification by SBA as an SDVOSB in order to award a sole-source or set-aside contract to an SDVOSB. The VA also requires certification as a VOSB for VOSB sole-source or set-aside awards.

For sole-source or set-aside contracts to SDVOSBs, agencies may rely on self-certification as an SDVOSB through 2023, provided the business submits an application to SBA prior to December 31, 2023. In 2024, businesses must have a valid SBA SDVOSB certification. Under current regulations, agencies may continue to receive SDVOSB credit for any contract awarded to a self-certified SDVOSB.