What is a VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business)?
Also known as: Veteran-Owned Small Business
A VOSB is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans. VOSB status can qualify a firm for veteran set-aside opportunities, most prominently at the Department of Veterans Affairs under its Veterans First program.
Where VOSB status helps
The VA gives priority to verified veteran-owned firms under its Veterans First Contracting Program. Outside the VA, government-wide veteran set-asides specifically target service-disabled (SDVOSB) firms.
VOSB certification is obtained through SBA's VetCert process, the same system used for SDVOSB.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be certified to bid VA veteran set-asides?
Yes. To receive a VOSB or SDVOSB set-aside or sole-source award, the firm must be certified through the SBA VetCert program.
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