SDVOSB vs Other Set-Aside Programs
Where does the SDVOSB program fit among the federal government's socioeconomic set-aside programs? These head-to-head comparisons line up SDVOSB against the 8(a) Business Development program, WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and the general small business set-aside — eligibility, where each set-aside applies, sole-source authority, and which to pursue. Every comparison is grounded in the controlling regulation.
Last updated Update cadence: Quarterly, plus on regulatory changes
Compiled from: 13 CFR Parts 124, 125, 126, 127 & 128 · Federal Acquisition Regulation (Title 48 CFR, Subparts 19.8–19.15) · 38 U.S.C. § 8127 (VA Veterans First Contracting)
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- LaunchedPublished head-to-head comparison pages putting SDVOSB beside VOSB, 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, and the general small business set-aside — each with a comparison table, FAQPage and Dataset structured data, primary-source citations, and cross-links into the glossary, FAQ, and how-to guides.
SDVOSB vs VOSBSDVOSB and VOSB are both veteran-owned small business programs certified by SBA VetCert. The difference is the service-connected disability requirement — and where each can win set-asides.
SDVOSB vs 8(a) Business DevelopmentSDVOSB is an ownership-based set-aside; the SBA 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program for socially and economically disadvantaged firms. Compare eligibility, term, and benefits.
SDVOSB vs WOSB / EDWOSBBoth are ownership-based set-aside programs certified by the SBA. SDVOSB set-asides apply to any NAICS code; WOSB and EDWOSB set-asides apply only in designated industries.
SDVOSB vs HUBZoneSDVOSB eligibility is about who owns the firm; HUBZone is about where the firm operates and where its employees live. HUBZone also carries a 10% price evaluation preference.
SDVOSB vs Small Business Set-AsideA general small business set-aside is open to any small business under the Rule of Two; an SDVOSB set-aside narrows the field to certified service-disabled veteran-owned firms — a smaller, more targeted pool.
Not sure where you qualify?
Walk the ownership, control, and disability-rating tests with the Set-Aside Eligibility Checker, then turn certification into pipeline with the weekly Brief.