SDVOSB CERTIFICATION / VERIFICATION
The SDVOSB Verification is a very powerful tool for entering and growing your firm’s federal sales. This Certification / Verification is available for use in all industries. We help you review your eligibility and complete the application so you can enter federal contracting as quickly as possible.
Introduction to SDVOSB
Congress created the SDVOSB Program in 2003 as part of The Veterans Benefits Act. It was done to utilize small businesses that were owned and operated by service-disabled veterans. Today there are over 21,500 SDVOSB firms working with the federal government.
SDVOSB Certification Small Business Highlights
- There are 21,545 SDVOSB Firms.
- SDVOSB firms share over $32.5 billion in federal sales.
- Average federal sales are around $1.5 million per year in federal sales.
- SDVOSB Certification allows for SDVOSB only set-aside contracts.
- Sole Source Contracts for SDVOSB firms are direct award contracts similar to doing business with private sector clients.
- When working with the Veterans Administration (VA) SDVOSB firms are given priority for any contracting opportunities.
- SDVOSB firms are eligible to have JV contracts with other firms.
- SDVOSB firm can combine with a GSA Schedule contract to amplify the firm’s federal sales.
SDVOSB Program Key Information
- There is no duration of time a firm must be in business to obtain the SDVOBS Certification.
- A firm can remain SDVOSB certified if it meets the requirements, there is no sunset provision such as the 9-year duration for an 8(a) certified firm.
- Owners of a SDVOSB firm do not have to be economically disadvantages which is a requirement for both the 8(a) and EDWOSB Certification program.
- The SDVOSB Certification can be obtained with other SBA Certifications providing the firm with addition federal sole source and set-aside opportunities.
Benefits of SDVOSB Certification
- SDVOSB Certification provides access to new market, federal agencies and federal contracts.
- Increases the firm’s subcontracting opportunities by allowing the firms it works with to fulfill their social and economic inclusiveness requirements.
- SDVOSB firms obtain this designation on there sam.gov, GSA Schedule and other GWAC and IDIQ contracts. This allows federal buyers to find your SDVOSB certification when they are attempting to meet a given budgetary requirement in your industry.
- Many long-term relationships are started then built into large business opportunities by SDVOSB contractors first gaining small access to work with federal agencies.
Benefits of Using Our Services
We are experts at government certifications and contract proposals and have over 20 years of experience at getting clients SDVOSB Certified. He are well versed at all the intricacies of the SDVOSB Certification insuring you are awarded your certification in the shortest time possible.
15-Min SDVOSB Eligibility Call
- We will spend time first going over the qualifications for the SDVOSB Certification.
- Benefits and how well your firm is aligned to take advantage of SDVOSB opportunities.
- Mechanics for how we complete the application.
- Useful tips about the program.
Key SDVOSB Eligibility Information
- SDVOSB firm’s must be 51% owned and generally controlled by a Service-Disabled Veteran. In some cases, a primary care giver is permitted to control the day-to-day operations of the business when the Service-Disabled Veteran in unable to perform these functions.
- Documentation for verification of eligibility usually come in the form of Form DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or proof of disability rating from the VA.
- The firm must be classified as a small business by the SBA’s size standards.
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Totals / Average
| SDVOSB Average Sales this Industry | GSA Schedule Sales for a firm with an SDVOSB in this Industry | Synergy (Generally adding an SDVOSB to a GSA Creates More Sales than from the GSA Schedule Alone) | Synergy Ratio | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDVOSB Industry Grouping | Total SDVOSB Federal Sales | Number of SDVOSB Firms | Average SDVOSB Sales | GSA Schedule Only Sales SDVOSB Firms | Number of SDVOSB Firms w/ GSA Schedule | Average SDVOSB Sales Directly from the GSA Schedule System | Total Federal Sales SDVOSB GSA Contract Holders | Number of SDVOSB Firms w. GSA Schedule | Average Total SDVOSB Federal Sales for firms with a GSA Schedule | GSA Schedule Sales Advantages | |||
| Totals / Average | 26,808,918,116 | 7,278 | 3,683,556 | 2,442,833,158 | 1,483 | 1,647,224 | 11,687,931,363 | 1,483 | 7,881,275 | 2.14 | |||
Set-Aside Requirements and Exemptions for SDVOSBC
A Contracting Officer (CO) may set-aside requirements if:
- The contract is not exempted from SDV contracting.
- There is a reasonable expectation that at least two responsible SDVOSBC’s will submit offers on the contract.
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The anticipated award price of the contract will not exceed:
$5M for manufacturing requirements
$3M for all other requirements - The award can be made at fair market price.
Limitation for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC)
The following are the limitations that an SDVOSBC prime contractor or subcontractor can subcontract for:
Services Contracts (except Construction):
50% of the contract performance incurred for SDVOSBC personnel
Supply Contract:
50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies
General Construction:
15% of the contract performance incurred for SDVOSBC personnel
Construction by Special Trade:
25% of the contract performance incurred for SDVOSBC personnel
2023 SDVOSB STATISTICS
| Federal Sales FY 2023 | No. of Firms | Average Sales per Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDVOSB | $ 32,533,583,350 | 21,545 | $ 1,510,029 |
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