Will the new system handle the high volume of applicants expected in 2023 when firms can no longer self-certify?

Yes.  The code base and infrastructure deployed for VCMS is highly scalable. Stress testing for previous SBA programs of larger size, scope and complexity demonstrated that the system is capable of handling more than 50,000 concurrent users and supporting more than 7,000,000 applicants. Anticipated volume for this program does not approach the volume listed above.