01 · Primary
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business — Certified by SBA VetCert. UVCS is owned and controlled by service-disabled veteran Johnnie A. Paxton. This certification qualifies UVCS for SDVOSB-specific set-aside contracts government-wide and supports prime contractors' federal subcontracting plan goals (typically 3% target for SDVOSB participation).
02
MBE
Minority Business Enterprise — UVCS qualifies as a minority-owned business through Hispanic-American ownership. Recognized for diverse-business credit by prime contractors, state procurement programs, and corporate supplier diversity initiatives.
03
SBE
Small Business Enterprise — UVCS qualifies as a small business under SBA size standards for every NAICS code on its SAM.gov profile, with significant headroom on both revenue and employee-count thresholds.
04
SDB
Small Disadvantaged Business — Self-certified per 13 CFR 124.1002. UVCS owner Johnnie A. Paxton qualifies as both socially disadvantaged (Hispanic-American, a presumed-eligible group) and economically disadvantaged (personal net worth under the $850K threshold). Supports the federal 5% SDB contracting goal.
05
Hispanic-Owned
Hispanic-Owned Business — UVCS is 51%+ owned and controlled by a Hispanic-American. Recognized by federal, state, and corporate supplier diversity programs for diverse-business participation credit.
06 · Pending
8(a) Program
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — Application submitted to SBA, decision pending (90-120 day review). Upon admission, UVCS will be eligible for 8(a) sole-source contracts up to $7M (manufacturing) and $4.5M (services), 8(a) competitive set-asides, and the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program.
07
VOSB
Veteran-Owned Small Business — Every SBA-certified SDVOSB is automatically also a VOSB. Supports veteran-owned business participation in federal, state, and corporate procurement programs.