SDVOSB web developer for federal contractors
ThatDeveloperGuy is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Cassville, Missouri, owned by Joseph W. Anady, a 100 percent service connected disabled United States Army veteran. We build hand-coded websites, capability statements, RFP-response landing pages, and federal-grade digital infrastructure for SDVOSB primes, federal subcontractors, and commercial small businesses across all 50 states.
What is SDVOSB and what changed in 2024?
SDVOSB stands for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. It is a federal certification administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for businesses that are at least 51 percent owned and operated by one or more veterans with a service connected disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Two structural changes in 2024 reshaped the program. First, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 increased the SDVOSB prime contracting and subcontracting goal from 3 percent to 5 percent of total federal contracting dollars. In FY2024 the federal government awarded approximately $31.9 billion to SDVOSBs and exceeded the new 5 percent statutory goal. Second, SDVOSB self-certification ended; the SBA assumed full certification authority through the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program. To have a contract count toward an agency's 5 percent SDVOSB goal, the award must go to a currently SBA-certified SDVOSB.
The combined effect: SDVOSB is a higher-stakes, higher-value, lower-supply category than it was in 2023. Agencies that miss the 5 percent goal must submit corrective action reports, which creates institutional pressure to find SDVOSB suppliers. For certified SDVOSBs with credible web presence and capability documentation, the contracting opportunity has materially expanded.
Why SDVOSB credentials matter for your web developer
If you are a federal contractor, an SDVOSB seeking subcontracting partners, or a commercial small business that values discipline and credentialing, hiring a verified SDVOSB web developer carries three benefits beyond the technical work itself.
- Subcontracting credit. Federal contractors with subcontracting plans must report SDVOSB subcontracting dollars. Engaging ThatDeveloperGuy for web development, AEO, SEO, hosting, and infrastructure produces qualifying subcontracting credit toward the 5 percent goal.
- Diversity supplier program credit. Many corporations operate supplier diversity programs that recognize SDVOSB and VOSB engagements. Engaging an SDVOSB web developer counts toward those internal diversity reporting metrics.
- Disciplined delivery posture. The compliance requirements for maintaining SDVOSB certification (annual recertification, NAICS code accuracy, ownership disclosure, no-fail SAM.gov registration) carry through to client engagements. The same discipline that keeps a federal certification active is what produces websites that ship on time, on spec, and without surprise invoicing.
What we build for federal contractors and SDVOSBs
- Capability statement design. One-page federal capability statements with NAICS code mapping, past performance summaries, differentiators, and digital embedding on the company website. Designed to render correctly when printed or attached to SF-33, SF-1449, and other proposal forms.
- Federal RFP-response landing pages. Dedicated single-page sites or subdomains for active federal proposals, often built and deployed inside the proposal response window. Includes secure file transfer, contact intake, and proposal-specific content scoped to the RFP.
- Hand-coded primary website. The flagship SDVOSB website itself. Delivered hand-coded in clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at the $997 starting tier, scaling to $2,997 for advanced functionality. Includes Schema.org structured data, Core Web Vitals optimization, WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, and full SEO hygiene that distinguishes credible SDVOSBs from drop-shipped vendor sites in federal due diligence.
- Federal subcontractor portfolio sites. Multi-page sites for SDVOSBs that need to demonstrate capability across multiple NAICS codes or contract vehicles. Includes case studies, contract vehicle listings, and per-NAICS landing pages.
- Hosting and infrastructure. Self-hosted on Nginx and Debian on the ThatDeveloperGuy infrastructure. No third-party CMS, no plugin attack surface, no managed-WordPress-style breach risk that has compromised competitor SDVOSB sites in past years.
- AEO, GEO, AIO, and SEO layered on top. Federal procurement officers increasingly use AI search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) for vendor research. Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and AI Optimization across the full ecosystem ensure your business is the cited answer when an agency contracting officer or large prime asks an AI for SDVOSB suppliers in your specialty.
Federal agencies and SDVOSB market depth
SDVOSB spending concentrates heavily in eight federal agencies. Per FY2024 USAspending and SBA goal achievement reporting, the bulk of the $31.9 billion in SDVOSB awards flowed through:
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Operates "Veterans First" contracting policy that prioritizes SDVOSB and VOSB above all other set-aside categories within the VA.
- Department of Defense (DoD). The largest dollar source, particularly for SDVOSBs operating in IT, cybersecurity, professional services, and software.
- Army, Navy, and Air Force. Each service component has its own SDVOSB office and goal-tracking.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Cybersecurity, IT modernization, and physical infrastructure procurement.
- General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA Schedule program (Multiple Award Schedules) is one of the most accessible SDVOSB contracting paths.
- Health and Human Services (HHS). Including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the National Institutes of Health.
- Department of Energy and NASA. Smaller in dollar volume but high-margin specialty work.
The market opportunity for credentialed SDVOSBs with capable web infrastructure is substantial. Most of these agencies maintain online supplier directories where well-built SDVOSB websites are the front door to first contact, capability evaluation, and ultimately the contract.
State VOSB programs add a second tier of opportunity
Beyond the federal program, several states operate their own state-level Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification programs that govern state contracting set-asides. State VOSB programs include Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin (verify current list with each state's contracting authority before pursuing).
For SDVOSBs operating in any of these 14 states, dual federal-and-state certification opens access to both the federal $31.9 billion contracting market and the state contracting market. ThatDeveloperGuy supports clients in pursuing both certifications and structuring web infrastructure to surface in both federal and state procurement searches.
Pricing for SDVOSB engagements
Standard ThatDeveloperGuy pricing applies to SDVOSB engagements. The hand-coded website starts at $997 one time and scales to $2,997 for the advanced custom tier. Monthly digital visibility is anchored on the $397 Full Visibility Stack covering SEO, AEO, AIO, and GEO across all four pillars.
Capability statements are quoted separately based on scope (single page versus multi-page, single NAICS versus multi-NAICS). Federal RFP-response landing pages are quoted by proposal scope and deployment window. SAM.gov registration assistance and SBA VetCert certification preparation are offered as fixed-fee advisory engagements.
Why ThatDeveloperGuy
Joseph W. Anady is a 100 percent service connected disabled United States Army veteran, assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group attached to 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, where he earned his spurs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Engineering and a Master of Arts in Cybersecurity from Colorado State University. ThatDeveloperGuy is registered in SAM.gov, certified through the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification process, and delivers every client engagement under direct ownership accountability rather than agency or staff augmentation.
The combination of veteran credentialing, computer engineering background, cybersecurity discipline, and one-engineer accountability is the differentiator. Federal contracting officers and prime contractors with subcontracting plans get qualifying SDVOSB engagement plus the technical depth to ship work that meets federal due diligence thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
What is SDVOSB?
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. A federal certification administered by the SBA for businesses at least 51 percent owned and operated by veterans with a service connected disability rating. Certified SDVOSBs are eligible for federal set-aside contracts, sole-source awards, and a 5 percent statutory share of federal contracting dollars.
Did the SDVOSB goal really increase to 5 percent?
Yes. The FY2024 NDAA raised the SDVOSB prime and subcontracting goal from 3 percent to 5 percent. In FY2024 the government awarded approximately $31.9 billion to SDVOSBs, exceeding the new statutory goal.
Do I need to be SBA-certified or self-certified?
SBA-certified. Self-certification ended when the SBA assumed certification authority. Contracts only count toward an agency's 5 percent SDVOSB goal if awarded to a currently SBA-certified SDVOSB through the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program.
What is SAM.gov registration?
The federal registration database for any business that wants to receive contracts or grants. Free, takes 7 to 10 business days, requires a Unique Entity ID. SAM.gov registration is required before SBA SDVOSB certification can be processed.
What is a capability statement?
A one-page document summarizing a federal contractor's core competencies, past performance, differentiators, and corporate data (UEI, NAICS codes, certifications, contact). The federal-contracting equivalent of a resume. ThatDeveloperGuy designs capability statements as part of SDVOSB engagements.
Which federal agencies buy the most from SDVOSBs?
VA, DoD (Army, Navy, Air Force), DHS, GSA, HHS account for the majority. The VA in particular operates a "Veterans First" contracting policy prioritizing SDVOSB and VOSB above other set-asides within the VA.
Can SDVOSB businesses also serve commercial clients?
Yes. SDVOSB certification governs federal set-aside eligibility but does not restrict commercial work. ThatDeveloperGuy serves federal contractors and commercial small businesses across all 50 states.
Related work and reading
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