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SDVOSB

A small business owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans, eligible for set-aside and sole-source contracts under a dedicated federal program. The designation supports the government's contracting goals for veteran-owned firms. The SDVOSB program reserves contracts for firms owned by service-disabled veterans; for a qualifying business it is a dedicated set-aside lane with sole-source authority.

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A small business owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans, eligible for set-aside and sole-source contracts under a dedicated federal program. The designation supports the government’s contracting goals for veteran-owned firms.

Why it matters

The SDVOSB program reserves contracts for firms owned by service-disabled veterans; for a qualifying business it is a dedicated set-aside lane with sole-source authority.

Standards & authorities

  • 38 U.S.C. 8127-8128 / 13 CFR Part 128 (SDVOSB program)

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What is SDVOSB?

A small business owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans, eligible for set-aside and sole-source contracts under a dedicated federal program. The designation supports the government's contracting goals for veteran-owned firms.

Why does SDVOSB matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?

The SDVOSB program reserves contracts for firms owned by service-disabled veterans; for a qualifying business it is a dedicated set-aside lane with sole-source authority.

What standard or authority governs SDVOSB?

SDVOSB is defined or governed by 38 U.S.C. 8127-8128 / 13 CFR Part 128 (SDVOSB program).

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