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ActiveU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) · 2026

Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert)

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Funding: Varies (enables access to set-aside contracts)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans. For SDVOSB certification, the veteran owner(s) must be rated as service-disabled by the VA. The business must meet SBA's definition of a small business.

About This Grant

Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program certifies veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts.

Certified SDVOSBs are eligible to compete for contracts across the federal government, with a goal of awarding at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to SDVOSBs annually. VOSBs have additional opportunities for sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the VA's Vets First program, which sets aside at least 7% of its contracts for VOSBs and SDVOSBs.

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Veteran Small Business Certification warning The only legitimate SBA phone number related to Certifications is 1-866-SBA-HELP. "Certify. us" is not affiliated with SBA.

SBA will not solicit information by email addresses other than a "@sba. gov" address. Capability statements are not required to apply for our programs.

SBA does not charge any costs for applying to our programs or for Small Business Search (SBS) content or profile management. info MySBA Certifications , a new, upgraded single application for SBA federal contracting certifications, is open! To apply for one or more certifications or report a change for a current certification, visit MySBA Certifications .

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) 6-Month Extension Your browser is not supported by the MySBA Loan Portal If you choose to continue using your current browser and version you may not be able to access all the Please upgrade to one of the following browser version for the best experience.

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certification_type)]] - [[getPrimaryPartnerCertType(item)]] View Details Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Veteran-owned small businesses can use this application to be certified by SBA to compete for federal contracts. Certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) will have the opportunity to pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the VA's Vets First program.

Certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) will have the opportunity to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government. Certified Veteran firms can be verified through Small Business Search Certification Eligibility Checkmark in a circle Have at least 51% veteran ownership View Veteran Requirements --> Checkmark in a circle Registered as a small business with SAM.

gov Checkmark in a circle Be a small business according to SBA's size standards Veteran-Owned Small Business Every year, the federal government awards a portion of contracting dollars specifically to businesses owned by veterans. Also, small businesses owned by veterans may be eligible to purchase surplus property from the federal government. Use the table below to determine which programs are right for you.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Small Business that have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations who also make long-term decisions.

Eligible veterans must have a service-connected disability --> Register a New Account All federal government purchases between $10,000 and $250,000 are automatically set aside for small businesses, as long as there are at least two companies that can provide the product or service at a fair and reasonable price.

Access to SBA tools to prepare for federal procurement, connect with commercial supply chains, meet your local business community, purchase surplus federal property, access capital, and mitigate disaster damage. Benefits for veteran-owned small business Getting certified by SBA as veteran-owned (VOSB) makes your business eligible to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The VA sets aside at least 7% of its contracts each year specifically for certified VOSBs and SDVOSBs. You can also compete for contracts under other qualifying socio-economic programs. Benefits for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses Getting certified by SBA as service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) makes your business eligible to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts.

At least 5% of all federal contracting dollars each year are set aside specifically for certified SDVOSBs. You can also compete for contracts under other qualifying socio-economic programs. Veteran small business support Veterans contracting assistance programs.

Learn more about contracting opportunities for veterans and the Surplus Personal Property for Veteran-Owned Small Business programs View Contracting Opportunities Other SBA resources for veterans Learn more about resources and opportunities available for veteran small businesses View Resources and Opportunities [[selectedBusiness. business_name]] [[getCertificationType(selectedBusiness.

certification_type)]] - [[getPrimaryPartnerCertType(selectedBusiness)]] Certification Information DUNS [[selectedBusiness. duns_number]] [['- - - - -']] DBA [[selectedBusiness. dba_name || '- - - - -']] Last Verified [[dateFormat(selectedBusiness.

last_verified_at) || '- - - - -']] Expiration Date [[dateFormat(selectedBusiness. expires_at) || '- - - - -']] SAM UEI [[selectedBusiness. sam_uei || '- - - - -']] Cage Code [[selectedBusiness.

cage_codes. join(', ')]] [['- - - - -']] Entity Type [[getEntityType(selectedBusiness. entity_type)]] [['- - - - -']] Year Established [[selectedBusiness.

business_established_date. substr(0,4)]] [['- - - - -']] Business Address 1 [[selectedBusiness. business_address_1 || '- - - - -']] Business Address 2 [[selectedBusiness.

business_address_2 || '- - - - -']] City [[selectedBusiness. city || '- - - - -']] State/Territory [[selectedBusiness. state || '- - - - -']] Zip Code [[selectedBusiness.

zip_code]] [[selectedBusiness. zip_code_plus4 ?? '']] [['- - - - -']] To avoid restricting a certified VOSB/SDVOSB's ability to expand its operations into new industries, a firm must only qualify as small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to a specific contract.

SBA's certification process ensures that an applicant is owned and controlled by one or more veterans or service-disabled veterans and that it qualifies as a small business. For this purpose, SBA determines a business is currently small in at least one NAICS code by reviewing the firm's SAM profile. [[selectedBusiness.

business_name]] [[getCertificationType(selectedBusiness. certification_type)]] - [[getPrimaryPartnerCertType(selectedBusiness)]] Certification Information DUNS [[selectedBusiness. duns_number]] [['- - - - -']] DBA [[selectedBusiness.

dba_name || '- - - - -']] SAM UEI [[selectedBusiness. sam_uei || '- - - - -']] Entity Type [[getEntityType(selectedBusiness. entity_type)]] [['- - - - -']] Year Established [[selectedBusiness.

business_established_date. substr(0,4)]] [['- - - - -']] Business Address 1 [[selectedBusiness. business_address_1 || '- - - - -']] Business Address 2 [[selectedBusiness.

business_address_2 || '- - - - -']] City [[selectedBusiness. city || '- - - - -']] State/Territory [[selectedBusiness. state || '- - - - -']] Zip Code [[selectedBusiness.

zip_code]] [[selectedBusiness. zip_code_plus4 ?? '']] [['- - - - -']] [[partner.

business_name]] [[partner. business_name]] [[getCertificationType(partner. certification_validation.

certification_type)]] U.S. Small Business Administration | 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416

Eligibility Requirements

Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans. For SDVOSB certification, the veteran owner(s) must be rated as service-disabled by the VA. The business must meet SBA's definition of a small business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans. For SDVOSB certification, the veteran owner(s) must be rated as service-disabled by the VA. The business must meet SBA's definition of a small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert)?

Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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