SDVOSB

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans. The disability must be documented through the VA or DoD. SDVOSB status provides eligibility for sole-source and set-aside contracts across all federal agencies.

To qualify, veterans must have a service-connected disability rating. Control means veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term strategic decisions. For VA contracts specifically, verification through the VA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program is required. Other agencies rely on self-certification with SBA verification available.