# 19.1403 Status as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

1. (a) Status as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern is determined in accordance with 13 CFR Parts 125.8 through 125.13; also see 19.307.

2. (b) At the time that a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern submits its offer, it must represent to the contracting officer that it is a—

   1. (1) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern; and

   2. (2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement.

3. (c) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if—

   1. (1) At least one member of the joint venture is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, and makes the representations in paragraph (b) of this section;

   2. (2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement;

   3. (3) The joint venture meets the requirements in 13 CFR 121.103(h); and

   4. (4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR125.15(b).

4. (d) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (nonmanufacturer) is required to meet the requirements in 19.1407(c) to receive a benefit under this program.