Section 19.1401 - General(a) The Veterans Benefit Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 657f ) created the procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (commonly referred to as the "Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program").(b) The purpose of the SDVOSB Program is to provide Federal contracting assistance to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.69 FR 25278, May 5, 2004, as amended at 89 FR 13957, Feb. 23, 2024 As amended at 89 FR 13957, 2/23/2024