What Is an SDVOSB?
SDVOSB stands for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. It is an SBA-administered small-business socio-economic certification that unlocks federal set-aside contracts, sole-source awards up to $4.5M under FAR 19.1406, and priority at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This page is for small-business owners deciding whether to pursue certification, contracting officers verifying a prospective bidder, and primes looking for certified SDVOSB subs to meet small-business goals. Norvet MSP is a certified SDVOSB. UEI NQFVNDX9RAV1, CAGE 9SV80.
SDVOSB in one sentence
A federal certification given to small businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more military veterans whose disability is documented as service-connected by the VA or DoD.
The certification is administered by the Small Business Administration through SBA VetCert. Since January 2024, formal SBA certification is required, prior self-attestation rules no longer apply to set-aside awards.
Closely related: a VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) is the same structure without the service-connected disability requirement. Every SDVOSB is also a VOSB, but not every VOSB is an SDVOSB.
Who Qualifies as an SDVOSB
Four criteria, all required. The SBA verifies each during the VetCert application.
51%+ ownership by one or more service-disabled veterans
A service-disabled veteran (SDV) must hold the majority equity stake. Ownership cannot be merely on paper, the SDV owners must also control the day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.
Source: 13 CFR § 128.202
Service-connected disability documented by the VA or DoD
The owning veteran must have a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or a Department of Defense disability determination. Combat-related is not required, any service-connected rating qualifies.
Source: 38 U.S.C. § 101(16)
Small Business under the relevant NAICS size standard
Annual receipts or employee count must stay under the SBA size cap for the contract’s primary NAICS code. The size standard varies by industry (for IT services it is currently $34M average annual receipts).
Source: 13 CFR § 121.201
SBA VetCert certification (not just self-attestation)
Since 2024, contractors must be formally certified through SBA VetCert (vetcert.sba.gov) to win SDVOSB set-aside awards. Self-attestation no longer counts. Recertification is required every three years.
Source: 13 CFR § 128.300
Why SDVOSB Status Matters in Federal Procurement
Four mechanisms in federal acquisition give certified SDVOSBs concrete contracting advantages.
SDVOSB Set-Aside Contracts (FAR 19.1405)
Contracting officers can restrict solicitations to certified SDVOSBs only when there is a reasonable expectation that at least two will bid at fair-market price. Smaller competitive field, same capability bar.
Sole-Source Authority up to $4.5M (FAR 19.1406)
When only one capable certified SDVOSB is identified for a requirement, the CO can issue a sole-source award up to $4.5M for services (non-manufacturing) without competition. Larger ceiling for manufacturing.
VA Veterans First Contracting (38 U.S.C. § 8127)
The VA is required to prioritize certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs before other set-asides for almost every procurement. VA is consistently the largest single SDVOSB buyer government-wide. This priority cascade applies only at VA.
Subcontracting Credit for Primes
Large primes track small-business and SDVOSB subcontracting toward goals in FAR 19.7. Subcontracting to a certified SDVOSB helps the prime stay in compliance and win future awards.
How a Contracting Officer Verifies an SDVOSB
Three authoritative public sources. Any vendor that cannot be found in all three is not a certified SDVOSB.
Public search by UEI, CAGE, or company name. Returns active socio-economic certifications including SDVOSB.
Active registration in SAM is a baseline requirement for any federal award. Look up by UEI to confirm status, NAICS codes, and entity type.
The official certification system replaced VA CVE in January 2024. Authoritative source of SDVOSB and VOSB certification status.
Norvet MSP’s SDVOSB Profile
Verifiable by any contracting officer through SAM.gov and SBA DSBS.
| Legal Name | NORVET LLC |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Norvet MSP |
| UEI | NQFVNDX9RAV1 |
| CAGE Code | 9SV80 |
| Certification | SBA VetCert SDVOSB (verify at vetcert.sba.gov) |
| Primary NAICS | 238210, 541512 |
| Place of Performance | Nationwide, primary corridor Southeast / Atlanta |
Already an SDVOSB? Or Looking for One to Team With?
If you are a contracting officer, prime contractor, or fellow small business looking to team on a federal opportunity, Norvet MSP is an active certified SDVOSB delivering structured cabling, low-voltage networks, IT field services, managed IT, and CMMC readiness. Sole-source eligible up to $4.5M.
Pre-solicitation conversations welcome. Email cos@norvetmsp.com with the agency, scope, and target NAICS for a tailored response within one business day.