If you work in federal procurement or you’re a small business owner pursuing government contracts, you’ve probably seen the acronym SDVOSB. But what does it actually mean, and why does it matter?What Is an SDVOSB?SDVOSB stands for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. To qualify, a business must meet three core requirements:First, at least 51% of the business must be owned by one or more service-disabled veterans. Second, the service-disabled veteran must control the day-to-day management and long-term decision-making of the business. Third, the veteran’s disability must be service-connected and verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense.To compete for SDVOSB set-aside contracts, businesses must now be certified through the SBA VetCert program. Self-certification is no longer accepted for federal set-aside bids.Why Does It Matter?The federal government sets aside billions of dollars in contracts specifically for SDVOSB businesses every year. Agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and dozens of others are required to meet SDVOSB contracting goals.For a certified SDVOSB, this means access to a procurement channel that most competitors are simply not eligible to enter. It’s not preferential treatment — it’s recognition that service-disabled veterans bring something unique to the table and deserve a path to build lasting businesses.Why Schaner Logistics?Schaner Logistics LLC is a certified SDVOSB medical courier based in Central Pennsylvania. Our founder served this country, sustained a service-connected disability, and built a logistics operation from the ground up.We don’t use the certification as a marketing badge. We use it as a commitment — to serve with the same precision, accountability, and mission-first mindset that military service demands.If your agency or organization is looking for a certified SDVOSB courier partner in Central Pennsylvania, we are ready.