SDVOSB & VOSB Certification
Veteran-owned small business? The federal government prioritizes you.
The federal government awards approximately $25 billion in SDVOSB contracts each year, with the VA adding billions more through its Veterans First Contracting Program. Finding contracts that match your business doesn’t have to mean checking SAM.gov every morning.
Start finding veteran set-aside contracts — $30/monthWhat are SDVOSB and VOSB certifications?
A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a small business at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability. The disability does not need to be severe — any service-connected disability rating qualifies. The SBA administers SDVOSB certification through its online portal.
A Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) is similar but does not require a service-connected disability — any honorably discharged veteran qualifies. VOSB certification is primarily used for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts through the VA’s Veterans First Contracting Program. For non-VA federal agencies, SDVOSB is the more widely applicable certification.
The federal government’s goal is to award at least 3 percent of all prime contracting dollars to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses — approximately $25 billion annually, per SBA procurement scorecards. The VA has its own separate commitment under Veterans First that exceeds this government-wide goal.
How SDVOSB set-aside contracts work
When a federal agency posts an SDVOSB set-aside contract, only certified SDVOSB firms can submit a proposal. There’s no competing against large businesses or even other small businesses that don’t have the certification. The field is narrowed significantly before the first bid is submitted.
Two threshold levels apply to SDVOSB contracts. Sole-source awards can go directly to a single SDVOSB firm — no competition at all — typically for contracts under $4.5 million (or $7.5 million for manufacturing). Competitive SDVOSB set-asides require at least two qualified SDVOSB firms to compete, but the competition is limited to that pool only.
SDVOSB set-asides appear across all federal agencies, but the VA is the largest single source. If you do any work that could serve the VA — healthcare, construction, IT, logistics, professional services — there is likely a relevant SDVOSB or VOSB opportunity posted on SAM.gov or through the VA’s procurement systems.
How ContractRadar works for veteran-owned small businesses
ContractRadar is a simple tool that monitors SAM.gov daily and emails veteran-owned small businesses when matching SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside contracts are posted. No training required — set up your profile in minutes, and matching federal contract alerts arrive in your inbox the next day.
Tell us your SDVOSB or VOSB status
Set up your ContractRadar profile by selecting your veteran certification — SDVOSB, VOSB, or both. Add the NAICS codes that describe your business and the states where you work. Takes less than five minutes.
We watch SAM.gov around the clock
ContractRadar pulls new SAM.gov postings every day and filters for SDVOSB and VOSB set-aside contracts that match your NAICS codes and service area. No government portal logins needed on your end.
You get an email when something matches
When a matching contract posts, you get an email with the agency name, contract title, deadline, and a direct link to the full SAM.gov posting. Every match is saved in your account — nothing falls through the cracks.
Built for small businesses. One flat rate.
ContractRadar costs $30 a month — one flat rate that covers everything. New accounts get a free trial month before any charge. No setup fees, no per-user pricing, no enterprise contracts. Cancel any time from your profile page, no forms required.
You earned your certification. Make it work for you. ContractRadar makes it simple to stay on top of SDVOSB and VOSB opportunities without spending hours on SAM.gov every week.
ContractRadar for other small business certifications
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