SDVBE (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise)

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVBE) is an organization that is owned and operated by a service-disabled veteran in the United States. These businesses are a unique type of small business, providing opportunities for economic development for disabled veterans and their families. To be eligible to qualify as a SDVBE in government procurement, organizations must meet certain criteria prescribed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). These criteria include: ownership by a service-disabled veteran, self-certification to the SBA, and approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Once approved, these businesses can compete for government contracts that are designated for SDVBEs.