It is quite common for businesses in the private sector to share control and duties among many executives or individuals. However, as many who have looked into SBA socioeconomic certifications have found out, to gain certification in a set-aside program, basically all control needs to reside with one individual. Recently, the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) reviewed a SDVOSB recertification denial, and provided a reminder to contractors interested in the SDVOSB and VOSB program that the veteran must be the sole individual in control.
SBA’s SDVOSB Warning: Spell Out Veteran Control in Business Documents and Minutes
October 23, 2025

