Eligibility Criteria

Is your firm Veteran-owned?

"Veteran-owned small business concern" is a small business concern not less than 51% of which is owned by one or more veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. (If you have an other than dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Services, or, for National Guard or Reservists, were activated to Federal Duty, you have veteran status for this program.)

Is your firm service-disabled veteran-owned?

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern" is a small business concern not less than 51% of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans, or, in the case of a veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. A service-disabled veteran means a veteran with a disability that is service-connected.

What is the minimum disability rating I need to declare myself as a service-disabled veteran?

Public Law 106-50, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999, does not require any minimum rating. A veteran with a zero percent rating letter is eligible to self-represent as a service-disabled veteran for Federal contracting purposes.

What type of documentation do I need?

Federal solicitations contain a provision for veterans to self-represent their status. For prime contract actions with Federal agencies, an owner self-represents his or her status by action on the "Small Business Program Representation, FAR 52.219-1," or the "Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3." Your signature on the offer is all you need to be eligible for Federal contracting.

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