How SDVOSB Certification Can Help General Contractors Win More Work
- Allen Solutions
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ourselves, Allen Solutions Ltd knows firsthand how powerful this certification can be, especially for general contractors in Northern Colorado and Southeastern Wyoming looking to grow their government contracting business.
SDVOSB status isn’t just a “nice to have.” For many federal and some state-funded projects, it can be a significant competitive advantage.
What is SDVOSB Certification?
The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program is a federal set-aside program designed to provide contracting opportunities to businesses owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities.
To qualify, a business must:
Be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
Have the service-disabled veteran(s) controlling daily management and operations
Meet small business size standards for your industry (typically based on average annual receipts or number of employees)
How SDVOSB Certification Helps General Contractors
Access to Set-Aside Contracts
Many federal agencies have goals (and sometimes requirements) to award a percentage of contracts to SDVOSBs. This means:
Sole-source opportunities (no competition in some cases)
Set-aside bids reserved only for SDVOSBs
Strong evaluation preferences in full-and-open competitions
Subcontracting Advantages
Even if you’re not the prime contractor, SDVOSB status makes you a highly attractive subcontractor. Large primes actively seek certified SDVOSBs to help them meet their own subcontracting goals.
Stronger Positioning in Best-Value Evaluations
Agencies often give extra points or preference to SDVOSBs when evaluating technical proposals.
Regional Opportunities
In Northern Colorado and SE Wyoming, federal installations, VA projects, and infrastructure work frequently prioritize veteran-owned businesses. This gives local SDVOSB general contractors a meaningful edge over non-certified competitors.
Real-World Benefits We See with Our Clients
Faster entry into federal contracting
Higher win rates on targeted opportunities
Ability to build long-term relationships with federal contracting officers who value supporting veteran-owned businesses
Expanded networking through SDVOSB-specific events and matchmaking sessions
Is SDVOSB Right for Your Company?
Not every general contractor needs or qualifies for SDVOSB certification, but if you (or a qualifying veteran) have service-connected disability and meet the ownership/control requirements, it can be one of the most valuable certifications available.
Common questions we help answer:
Do I qualify?
What’s the application process and timeline?
How do I maintain compliance after certification?
How should I market my SDVOSB status?
How Allen Solutions Ltd Can Help
As an SDVOSB with over 30 years of combined federal contracting experience, we provide:
Candid qualification assessments
Guidance through the SDVOSB certification process (via VA or SBA)
Strategy on how to leverage your certification in bids and marketing
Ongoing compliance support
We’ve helped many small businesses turn certification into real revenue growth.
Ready to Explore SDVOSB Certification?
If you’re a service-disabled veteran general contractor (or thinking about bringing one on as an owner), this could be the step that accelerates your government contracting success.
Next Steps:
Book a Strategy Session for a personalized qualification review and action plan
Let us help you determine if SDVOSB makes sense for your company
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