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What is SDVOSB, and what changed when the certification moved from the VA to SBA?

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  • The certification process for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status moved from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on January 1, 2023.
  • You now apply to the SBA for certification as an SDVOSB, and a concern must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more veterans.
  • This change was mandated by the NDAA for Fiscal Y
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I'm a veteran with a disability rating, and I'm starting a legal support firm. I've been reading older posts here about VA verification and CVE for SDVOSB, but the newer ones mention the SBA. My NAICS code is 541199, All Other Legal Services, and I'm trying to figure out how to get certified. I'm seeing federal set-asides for SDVOSBs. What changed when the certification moved from the VA to the SBA, and where do I apply now? Does the certification hold the same weight across all federal agencies, or is it primarily for VA contracts?

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asked Keisha W. Verified vendor8(a) firm founder, staffing and training · Atlanta, GA · 201 rep

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The certification process for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status moved from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on January 1, 2023. You now apply to the SBA for certification as an SDVOSB, and a concern must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more veterans. This change was mandated by the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021. The certification holds the same weight across all federal agencies for federal contracts. For an SDVOSB sole-source award, the anticipated price, including options, cannot exceed $5 million for your NAICS code 541199, All Other Legal Services, and since January 1, 2024, only an SBA-certified SDVOSB designated in SAM.gov may receive one (FAR 19.1406(a)(2) and (b)).

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answered Nadia F. Verified vendorWOSB owner, management consulting · Minneapolis, MN · 472 rep
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Nadia is correct that the certification for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status moved to the SBA on January 1, 2023, but it is important to remember that while the federal government uses a single SBA certification, state and local agencies may have their own separate veteran-owned business certifications. My firm has a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract and we sometimes bid on state contracts, and for those, we have to register in the state procurement portal and go through their specific certification process. Each state has its own rules and requirements for veteran-owned business certification, so you will want to check with the procurement offices in the states where you plan to do business.

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answered Grace L. Verified vendorGSA Schedule contract holder, office products and services · Chicago, IL · 321 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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