Certifying Body
Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation
Cost
Free
Processing
60-120 days
Renewal
Every 3 years
Free
Organization overview
What VA CVE is and what it does.
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).
Eligibility rules
Who can apply for VA CVE certification.
- Ownership
- 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.
Background
A short history of VA CVE.
The VA's Vets First Verification Program was established to ensure
that only eligible veteran-owned businesses receive VA set-aside contracts.
Member benefits
What VA CVE certification gets you.
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.
Buyer recognition
Who accepts VA CVE certification.
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
Other issuing bodies
Adjacent certifying organizations.
Disability:IN
Disability:IN
National Organization
NGLCC
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
National Organization
NMSDC
National Minority Supplier Development Council
National Organization
NVBDC
National Veteran Business Development Council
National Organization
NWBOC
National Women Business Owners Corporation
National Organization
Before you apply
Confirm you qualify for VA CVE before you start the application.
VA CVE certification takes weeks to process and a rejection adds weeks to the queue. The quiz cross-checks your ownership, location, revenue, and structure against VA CVE's eligibility rules and every other certification you might qualify for, so you can sequence applications instead of repeating the same paperwork.