What is the difference between SDVOSB and VOSB?
A Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) is owned and controlled by any veteran, including those without a service-connected disability. An SDVOSB is a subset of VOSB — the veteran must have a documented service-connected disability. SDVOSBs receive a higher priority in VA procurement under the Veterans First Contracting Program, and both designations qualify for separate set-aside pools at the VA.
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