SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Certification - VA Vets First
Certification program giving VOSBs access to sole-source and set-aside contracts at the VA, which reserves at least 7% of its contracts for VOSBs/SDVOSBs.
About this program
SBA-certified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) gain eligibility to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the VA's Vets First program. The VA sets aside at least 7% of its contracts annually for certified VOSBs and SDVOSBs. All federal purchases between $10,000 and $250,000 are automatically set aside for small businesses when at least two qualifying companies can perform at fair prices. Veteran-owned firms must be certified through SBA VetCert (transferred from VA in 2023).
Eligibility
VA-identified veteran owner; at least 51% unconditional ownership and control by one or more veterans; meets SBA small business size standards based on NAICS codes in SAM profile.
Requirements
- VA verification of veteran status
- 51%+ veteran ownership and control
- Small business size standard compliance