The VA Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) verifies the
ownership and control of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation
Federal Agency
Nationwide
Verified
Federal Recognition
Certification Cost
Free
Processing Time
60-120 days
Renewal
Every 3 years (Free)
About VA CVE
Eligibility Requirements
Ownership Requirement
51% owned by Veterans or Service-Disabled Veterans
VOSB: 51% owned and controlled by Veterans.
SDVOSB: 51% owned and controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans with documentation of service-connected disability.
History
The VA's Vets First Verification Program was established to ensure
that only eligible veteran-owned businesses receive VA set-aside contracts.
Member Benefits
Verified businesses can compete for VA set-aside contracts and
may receive preference in VA procurement. The verification is also recognized
by other federal agencies and some private sector companies.
Recognition & Acceptance
VA CVE verification is required for VA set-aside contracts
and is increasingly recognized by other federal agencies and private corporations.
Recognized for federal government contracting
