What is the benefit of getting certified?

Businesses certified as SDVOSBs through the SBA Veteran Certification Program are eligible for sole-source and set-aside SDVOSB prime contract awards across the federal government. Certified SDVOSBs are also eligible as similarly situated entities when acting as a subcontractor on sole-source or set-aside SDVOSB procurements. All SDVOSBs are considered VOSBs for awards by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Businesses certified as VOSBs through the SBA Veteran Certification Program are eligible for sole-source and set-aside VOSB prime contract awards at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Certified VOSBs are also eligible as similarly situated entities when acting as a subcontractor on sole-source or set-aside VOSB procurements.

Both certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs who are the Managing Venturer of a Joint Venture are eligible to have their certifications designate the JV as an SDVOSB or VOSB (as applicable). Further, certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs are eligible for the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program managed by the General Services Administration.