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VOBE/SDV Certification  
 

Becoming a Certified Veteran Owned (VOBE) or Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) Business Enterprise
Overview
Learn about Pennsylvania's Veteran Owned Business Enterprise certification program and its requirements.
Certification Form
Click on Certification Application to access the form for VOBE and SDV certification.
Finding a Certified Company
Database of Certified Companies
Use the online database to search for certified companies by commodity, name, county, or certification.
Instructions for Finding Certified Companies
Step-by-step instructions explaining how to use the online database to search for certified companies and commodity codes.
VOBE/SDV List
List of VOBEs and SDVs in Excel format.
After the Certification
Becoming a State Contractor
Take your first steps toward becoming a Commonwealth contractor. Learn how to register as a vendor, find contracting opportunities, market your business to the State, and more.
State Contracting Workshops
These free workshops will take you through the Commonwealth's procurement process, teach you how to find bid opportunities, and help you market your company to the Commonwealth.
Contracting Opportunities Search
Use the online database to search for Commonwealth contracting opportunities over $10,000.
Commonwealth Purchasing Offices
Every agency has a purchasing office, and after the Department of General Services, they are the Commonwealth's biggest purchasers.
Other Certifying Organizations
Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program
Letters & Press Releases
Executive Order 2011-10: Veteran-Owned Small Business Procurement Initiative
Additional Information