# SBA Requires VetCert for Set-Asides

The U.S. Small Business Administration says that selecting a veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned designation in SAM.gov does not by itself qualify a business for VOSB or SDVOSB set-asides. SBA VetCert certification is required, and self-certification ended in December 2024. The source does not provide the certification steps, so businesses should confirm current requirements with SBA before relying on set-aside eligibility when pursuing federal opportunities.

- Federal contractors pursuing VOSB or SDVOSB set-asides should verify that their business has the required SBA VetCert certification; a SAM.gov designation alone is insufficient.
- Because self-certification ended in December 2024, businesses should not rely on prior self-certification as evidence of current eligibility.
- Procurement teams and prime contractors should confirm certification status when evaluating set-aside eligibility or identifying qualified veteran-owned subcontractors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

### Sources
- [Checking veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned in https://t.co/ALTTQOjSO9 doesn't qualify you for SDVOSB or VOSB set-asides.
 
Only SBA VetCert certification does that, and self-certification ended in December 2024. 

Here's what the process actually requires.

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