Reference · Set-asides & socioeconomic
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a small business owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans. Certification makes it eligible for federal contracts set aside — or awarded sole-source — for SDVOSBs.
What it is
SDVOSB is one of several socioeconomic small-business categories the government uses for set-asides, alongside WOSB (women-owned) and HUBZone. Certified firms can compete for contracts reserved for their category.
Why it exists
These programs channel a share of federal contracting to targeted small-business groups, supporting veterans, women-owned firms, and historically underutilized areas.
Who it applies to
Small businesses that qualify and get certified. Each category has its own ownership, control, and (for HUBZone) location requirements.
Frequently asked
What is an SDVOSB?
An SDVOSB is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business — a small business owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans. Certification makes it eligible for federal contracts set aside, or awarded sole-source, for SDVOSBs.
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