SBA-aligned

NMSDC support

State programs

Annual recerts

Pick the certifications that match your business.

Most veteran-owned businesses qualify for at least two certifications. Many qualify for four or more. Each one opens a different set of contracts and buyers.

SDVOSB

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Federal certification for service-disabled veterans who own and control their business — unlocks SDVOSB set-asides at every agency.

60–120 days from submission

VOSB

Veteran-Owned Small Business

Federal certification for veteran-owned businesses — VA set-asides and broader visibility across federal procurement.

60–90 days

WOSB

Women-Owned Small Business

Federal certification for women-owned small businesses — unlocks WOSB set-asides across federal agencies.

60–90 days

EDWOSB

Economically Disadvantaged WOSB

WOSB with economic-disadvantage criteria — unlocks sole-source set-asides in addition to standard WOSB.

60–90 days

MBE

Minority Business Enterprise

Private-sector certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council — opens doors at Fortune-500 supplier-diversity programs.

60–120 days

DBE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

US DOT certification for transportation-funded contracts — strong if your work touches roads, transit, airports, or federally funded infrastructure.

90–180 days

HUBZone

Historically Underutilized Business Zones

Set-asides for businesses operating in economically distressed areas — strong category for veteran founders relocating or building out.

90–180 days

8(a)

SBA 8(a) Business Development

A 9-year development program for socially and economically disadvantaged owners — heavy federal contracting access plus structured mentorship.

6–12 months

State VOSB

State Veteran-Owned Business Programs

Each state runs its own veteran-owned business preferences — California (DVBE), New York (SDVOB), Texas (HUB), and others.

30–120 days (varies by state)

What VetBiz does for every certification.

Eligibility screen

Quick intake that checks your eligibility across every certification at once.

Document collection

One-click upload of DD-214, financials, formation docs, and ownership evidence.

Application package

AI-assisted ownership/control narrative drafts, pre-flight checks against current rules.

Recertification

Annual reminders, document refresh, and updated profile sync.

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