SDVOSB & VOSB Certification

Why SDVOSB applications get denied — the seven most common reasons (ownership, control, disability documentation, size, SAM.gov) and how to fix each one.

How SDVOSB set-aside and sole-source contracts work: reserved competition, direct sole-source awards and their thresholds, the rule of two, the VA Vets First program, and how to win them.

SDVOSB eligibility requirements explained: service-disabled veteran status, 51% unconditional ownership, control of daily operations, small-business size, and the ownership/control pitfalls.

How to get SDVOSB certified through the SBA VetCert program: confirm eligibility, register in SAM.gov, gather your DD-214 and VA rating letter, apply, and use the certification.

VOSB vs SDVOSB explained: a VOSB is veteran-owned, an SDVOSB is owned by a service-disabled veteran. The real difference, why it matters for contract set-asides, and which you should pursue.

How to maintain and renew your SDVOSB certification: the SBA VetCert term, avoiding a costly lapse, keeping your ownership/control and size eligibility, and recertifying on time.

Everything veterans need to know about VOSB and SDVOSB certification: who qualifies, the SBA VetCert process, required documents, and how to win set-asides.