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    VA BenefitsService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

    SDVOSB / VOSB

    Federal small business certifications that give service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSBs) and veteran-owned businesses (VOSBs) priority access to federal contracting set-asides and sole-source awards.

    SDVOSB set-asides: the federal government reserves a percentage of contracts exclusively for SDVOSBs. Veterans must own and control at least 51% of the business; SDVOSB requires a service-connected disability.

    Also known as

    Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

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    Frequently asked questions about SDVOSB / VOSB

    What is SDVOSB / VOSB?+

    Federal small business certifications that give service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSBs) and veteran-owned businesses (VOSBs) priority access to federal contracting set-asides and sole-source awards. SDVOSB set-asides: the federal government reserves a percentage of contracts exclusively for SDVOSBs.

    Who qualifies for SDVOSB / VOSB?+

    Veterans must own and control at least 51% of the business; SDVOSB requires a service-connected disability.

    How do I apply for SDVOSB / VOSB?+

    Apply at va.gov (search for the program by name) or work with a free accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) through your state VA office.

    Where can I get help?+

    Use BenefitKarma's free Benefit Eligibility Screener to see what VA benefits you may have missed, or talk with a free accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) through your state VA office.

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