SDVOSB Sole-Source and Set-Aside Contracts
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.
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SDVOSB Eligibility Requirements Explained
SDVOSB eligibility requirements explained: service-disabled veteran status, 51% unconditional ownership, control of daily operations, small-business size, and the ownership/control pitfalls.
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How to Get SDVOSB Certified: Step-by-Step
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.
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VOSB vs SDVOSB: What’s the Difference?
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.
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How to Maintain & Renew Your SDVOSB Certification
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.
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SAM.gov Registration Renewal: How and When
SAM.gov registration expires every 365 days. Here is how and when to renew, what to review and update, how to avoid a costly lapse, and why you should start early.
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What Is a CAGE Code and How to Get One
What is a CAGE code, who assigns it, and how to get one? It is free and assigned automatically during SAM.gov registration for U.S. entities – here is how it works.
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How to Get a UEI (Unique Entity ID)
How to get a UEI (Unique Entity ID) for free at SAM.gov: what it is, the two request paths, what you need, the steps, and how to get past the entity validation snag.
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How to Win Your First Federal Contract
How to win your first federal contract: get your foundation in place, start with small buys, target the right agencies, build past performance from nothing, and bid compliantly.
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Common SAM.gov Registration Mistakes to Avoid
The most common SAM.gov registration mistakes – paying third parties, letting it lapse, failing entity validation, wrong NAICS codes – and exactly how to avoid each one.