Annually, the U.S. federal government allocates approximately $500 billion for various contracts, aiming to dedicate at least 3% of federal contracting dollars for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Additionally, the VA will set-aside at least 7% of their contracting dollars for a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB). This commitment is part of the government’s broader effort to support veteran entrepreneurs, especially those with service-related disabilities.
Central to this initiative is the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Vets First Contracting Program, which prioritizes SDVOSBs in VA-related federal contract competitions. This priority status for SDVOSBs is unique, placing them even above other business categories like Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), those in Disadvantaged groups, and businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone).
VOSB certification holders gain access to valuable resources provided by the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD), including specialized entrepreneurship training programs, exclusive funding opportunities, and inclusion in the VETCERT program administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). These benefits collectively aim to bolster the success and growth of veteran-owned businesses in the competitive federal marketplace.
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USBRI has helped thousands of businesses in getting properly registered and certified as a Small Business Government Contractor. As a business owner and leader, your time and attention are most well spent actually running your company. There are many common mistakes with federal registrations and certifications that can cause delays and result in missed opportunities and possibly even fines. It is highly recommended to utilize the services of a CRS when attempting to complete these procedures for the first time. Once everything is approved and active, your business will be displayed within the Federal Small Business Databases utilized by Contracting Officers and Prime Contractors when looking for a Certified Small Business for “RFPs” and “Direct Award Contracts”. Then going forward, your CRS is only a phone call or email away to assist with any questions, issues, changes, updates or anything else to do with these topics. After 12 months of being active and having access to a CRS, the renewal process for these items are much easier once properly established. One of the biggest issues we see is that organizations may make it through the process to become active. However, they do not understand what else needs to be completed and where. What else is important? Am I positioned to be easily found? Is there enough data there to be awarded a “Direct Award Contract”? (Federal Contracts below $250K)
If you would like to get started on your VOSB or SDVOSB, reach out to our Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 (M-F 9am-5pm EST). USBRI handles a majority of the certification process for you, only pulling you in where absolutely necessary. This includes updating your SAM Registration, SBA Profile and DSBS Profile after your certification goes active (including 12 months of support on the SAM Registration, Certification itself and the additional SBA/DSBS Profiles). VOSB & SDVOSB Certifications are good for 3 years once approved.
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