SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) CERTIFICATION

What is the SDVOSB Certification?

The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification is one of the most respected and powerful designations in all of federal contracting. If you're a veteran who sustained a service-connected disability and you own at least 51% of your business, you may qualify for a certification that gives you access to sole-source awards and set-aside contracts specifically reserved for SDVOSBs — with no open competition required in many cases.

The federal government's commitment to supporting service-disabled veterans isn't just symbolic — it's written into law. Agencies are required to meet specific SDVOSB spending goals annually, which means there are contracts being awarded to SDVOSB businesses right now that could belong to yours. You served this country. It's time your business received what it's owed.

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How GC Advising Helps with SDVOSB Certification

STEP 01

Eligibility Review

We review your discharge status, VA disability rating, business ownership structure, and operational control to confirm SDVOSB eligibility before you begin the application process
We identify and address any documentation gaps or ownership structure issues that could create problems during the SBA's verification review

STEP 01

STEP 02

Application & Verification Preparation

SDVOSB certification now runs through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program — we guide you through every step of the online application and help you compile all required documentation
We prepare your ownership and control documentation, disability verification records, and business narrative to meet SBA's verification standards

STEP 02

Application & Verification Preparation

SDVOSB certification now runs through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program — we guide you through every step of the online application and help you compile all required documentation
We prepare your ownership and control documentation, disability verification records, and business narrative to meet SBA's verification standards

STEP 03

Submission & SBA Follow-Up

We submit your complete application and manage any SBA requests for additional information throughout the verification process
We keep your application moving forward and make sure nothing stalls due to a missing document or delayed response

STEP 03

Submission & SBA Follow-Up

We submit your complete application and manage any SBA requests for additional information throughout the verification process
We keep your application moving forward and make sure nothing stalls due to a missing document or delayed response

STEP 04

Winning SDVOSB Contracts

Certification is the beginning, strategy is what generates revenue
We identify active SDVOSB sole-source and set-aside opportunities across your industry, help you build relationships with contracting officers at the agencies most likely to buy what you offer, and develop the bidding approach to turn your certification into signed contracts