VOSB/SDVOSB Certification
Sams Contracting Consulting and Training can complete the certification application process to help firms obtain their VOSB/SDVOSB certification through the SBA’s VetCert Portal.
Eligibility Requirements
*A veteran or service disabled veteran(s) must have 51% or more ownership and control in the company
*The company must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)
The company must be a small business according to the SBA’s size standards
Benefits of Being VOSB/SDVOSB Certified
*Getting certified by SBA as service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) makes your business eligible to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts. At least 3% of all federal contracting dollars each year are set aside specifically for certified SDVOSBs. You can also compete for contracts under other qualifying socio-economic programs.
*Getting certified by SBA as veteran-owned (VOSB) makes your business eligible to compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA sets aside at least 7% of its contracts each year specifically for certified VOSBs and SDVOSBs.
Supporting Documents Needed For VOSB/SDVOSB Certification
*Business and/or personal professional, industry, and/or other licenses, permits or accreditations held by Applicant and/or its employees which are required for Applicant to do business.
*Resumes of all owners, directors, partners, officers and other key personnel, which include: education and training received; former employers, dates of employment, position titles and responsibilities; present employer, date of hire, position title and responsibilities.
*For all owners of a VOSB/SDVOSB that own 33% ownership or greater, to include Sole Proprietors, include IRS personal Federal tax form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, with all corresponding W-2s and K-1s as well as the Schedule C that were submitted to the IRS for the past three years. For S Corporations, Federal tax form 1120S (plus K-1(s)) (S corporations); For C Corporations, Federal tax form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, for the past three years.
*Payroll Distribution Ledger Summary and W-2’s (Wage and Tax Statement) for preceding year (Full year) and year to date (Jan to present)
*Signature cards authenticated by financial institutions (Banks/Credit Unions/etc.) and approximately 20 cancelled checks from operating account (black out routing number and account number)
*Copies of last 5 contracts and proposals (if applicable)
*Management and Services agreements, to include Building Lease agreements and negotiated checks or instruments supporting payment of the agreements (Last 3 months’ worth)
*Operating Agreement including all amendments
*Official Certificate of Formation and Operating Agreement with any amendments
*Minutes of first and most recent stockholder and Board of Directors meetings
*All corporate bylaws and all amendments
*Articles or certificate of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State including all amendments
*Stock registers for Applicant or stock ledgers showing listing all shares of issuance.
*DD 214 and Letter of Disability (If Applicable)
Offered VOSB/SDVOSB Certification Support
*Initial Certification: $2,000
----$1,000 due upon execution of the agreement
----$1,000 due upon award of the certification
*Certification Renewal: $550
Rate Sheet & Consulting Agreement
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