VA Veterans First contracting

Last verified: October 11, 2026

What to know

VA's Vets First program gives verified veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses priority in VA contracting.
VA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization directs businesses to SBA's VetCert program for VOSB and SDVOSB certification.
VA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) supports veteran-owned small businesses that want to work with the VA.

Next steps

A Veterans Business Outreach Center can walk you through it at no cost.

This guide isn't legal or tax advice. Always confirm the current rules on the official pages linked above.