Compliance guides
Plain-English guides to the deadlines that protect your set-aside eligibility, with links to the official sources.
SAM.gov registration renewal: deadlines, steps and what happens if it lapses
Your SAM.gov registration expires 365 days after you submit it. Here's when to renew, what to re-check, and what a lapse does to new awards and payments.
SDVOSB and VOSB recertification with SBA VetCert
VetCert certification lasts three years. You can recertify in the 90 days before it ends, and there's a 30-day grace period after. Here's how it works.
Reporting material changes to SBA within 30 days
Certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs must tell SBA about changes that could affect eligibility within 30 calendar days. Here's what counts and how to report it.
Size and SDVOSB status recertification on existing contracts
After a merger or sale, and on contracts longer than five years, you must recertify your size and SDVOSB status. Here are the deadlines.
VETS-4212: the annual veteran employment report
Many federal contractors must file a VETS-4212 report with the Department of Labor every year between August 1 and September 30. Here's who files and how.
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