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SBA VetCert – VOSB & SDVOSB Federal Certification

Free SBA certification for veteran-owned (VOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) small businesses enabling access to VA Vets First set-aside contracts (VOSB) and governmentwide federal sole-source and set-aside contracts (SDVOSB); SBA cleared its VetCert backlog in late 2025 with average processing now 12 days.

About this program

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Eligibility

Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by a veteran (VOSB) or service-disabled veteran (SDVOSB); service-disabled status confirmed by VA or DoD; qualify as a small business under SBA size standards.

Requirements

  • At least 51% owned and controlled by a veteran or service-disabled veteran
  • Qualify as a small business under SBA size standards
  • Service-disabled status confirmed by VA or DoD for SDVOSB