# SDVOSB set-aside contracts An SDVOSB set-aside reserves a contract for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans; SBA has certified SDVOSBs through VetCert since January 2023, and the government-wide goal is 5%. Yes. SDVOSB set-asides now require SBA certification through VetCert rather than self-certification.Checked on 2026-11-12.Official source: [SBA veteran programs](https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/veteran-contracting-assistance-programs) | Program | SDVOSB | | --- | --- | | Government-wide goal | 5% of prime and subcontract dollars (raised from 3% by the FY2024 NDAA) | | Certified by | SBA VetCert | | SAM.gov notice codes | SDVOSBC (SDVOSB set-aside); SDVOSBS (SDVOSB sole source) | ## Who qualifies for SDVOSB set-asides? - Small for the NAICS code - At least 51% owned by one or more service-disabled veterans - Daily operations controlled by service-disabled veterans (or a spouse or caregiver in specific cases) - SBA VetCert certification ## How do I find SDVOSB set-aside opportunities? Search [active SAM.gov opportunities](https://samgovapi.io/opportunity-search) and filter by the set-aside codes SDVOSBC or SDVOSBS. Alerts can match new SDVOSB notices to your NAICS codes and email you. ## How do I find SDVOSB firms? Use the [small business search](https://samgovapi.io/small-business-search) with the SDVOSB filter for teaming partners, or call the API with business_type=QF. ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/opportunities?q=&active=true&set_aside=SDVOSBC" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions Do I need SBA certification for SDVOSB set-asides?Yes. SDVOSB set-asides now require SBA certification through VetCert rather than self-certification. ## Related - [Veteran-owned set-asides](https://samgovapi.io/set-aside/veteran-owned) - [Set-asides](https://samgovapi.io/set-aside)Updated 2026-11-12. Sources checked 2026-11-12.Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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