You Served. These Contracts Are Reserved for You — If You’re Certified.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification unlocks set-aside and sole-source contracts across the federal government — and at the Department of Veterans Affairs, SDVOSB and VOSB firms sit at the very top of the contracting priority order under the Vets First program. Since 2023, certification runs through the SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program, and self-certification no longer cuts it for set-aside work. TIKC prepares and files your complete application so your service record starts working for your business.
Who Qualifies
- SDVOSB: at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (VA or DoD disability determination), with a service-disabled veteran managing daily operations and holding the highest officer position, and the business small in its industry
- VOSB: the same ownership and control requirements for veterans without a service-connected disability rating — with priority standing at the VA
How Our SDVOSB Certification Service Works
- Free eligibility review — we verify your veteran status documentation, ownership structure, and control requirements before anything is filed
- Document collection — a secure checklist covering your disability determination or discharge paperwork, governance documents, and financials
- Application preparation and submission — our specialists assemble and file your complete VetCert application
- Follow-through — we track status and answer every clarification request until your certification is issued
Flat-fee pricing quoted after your free eligibility review, a 90-day turnaround target from complete document receipt to submission, and never a percentage of the contracts you win.
Frequently Asked Questions
I self-certified in SAM years ago. Am I covered?
Not for set-aside competitions. Formal certification through SBA’s VetCert program is now required to bid SDVOSB set-asides government-wide. If you’ve been relying on an old self-certification, getting formally certified should be a priority before your next bid.
Can SDVOSB stack with other certifications?
Absolutely — SDVOSB pairs powerfully with 8(a) and HUBZone, letting you compete in multiple set-aside pools. We’ll map the right combination on your eligibility call.
Put Your Service to Work
Book your free discovery call and we’ll confirm your eligibility and map your path to certified — or explore all of our certification services.