On December 16, 2003, the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (VBA) was passed by Congress. Section 308 of the Act (Public Law 108-183), established a procurement program for Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). This procurement program provides that Federal contracting officers may restrict competition to SDVOSBCs and a award a sole source or set-aside contract where certain criteria are met. The Small Business Administration has issued an interim final rule, establishing a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern Program. This program establishes the criteria to be used in Federal contracting to determine service-disabled veteran status; business ownership and control requirements; guidelines for establishing sole source and set-aside procurement opportunities; and protest and appeal procedures for SDVOSBC procurements. Expanding business opportunities is one important way to honor the men and women who, throughout history, have served proudly and courageously in our Armed Forces, placing their personal safety and ambitions second to protecting our country, preserving American ideals, and fighting the enemies of freedom

Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC)