What everyone hopes will be a seamless transfer actively began in 2022. The Veterans Administration’s (VA) verification process for Service-Disabled (SD) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) has been transferred to the Small Business Administration (SBA). According to the VA and SBA, the goal is to implement section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021.
TEN Tips to Help You Succeed at Government Contracting!
1. Do your homework.
The more you know about government agencies and their needs, the better your chances will be of winning contracts. You should consider each year reviewing the federal budget in an effort to anticipate government purchasing needs. “You have to turn data into intelligence.
VOBRT Supports Congressional Act for Veteran Owned Business Certification
Congress Approves Government-wide SDVOSB Certification Requirements Eliminates SBA’s Self-Certification Process
April 28, 2021 – The Veteran Owned Business Roundtable (VOBRT) today announced full support for the new order from Congress to adopt a singular VA process for certifying service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The Congressional act eliminates the once accepted Small Business Administration’s (SBA) self-certification process.
Fifth Third Bank Foundation awards VDLC $25K for Veteran Access to Capital Pilot Program
Veterans, community, and businesses benefit as Fifth Third Bank Foundation grants $25,000 to VDLC, a local support group supporting veteran-owned businesses. Non-profit charitable organization Veteran Development and Leadership Corporation (VDLC) is the recipient of a $25,000 grant awarded by the Fifth Third Bank Foundation.
Veteran Owned Business Round Table Names Honda Purchasing Senior VP, Tom Lake, as President of Corporate Advisory Board
Board appointment of Tom Lake, Senior Vice President of Purchasing at Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Lake will assume the role of President for the Corporate Advisory Board.
Veteran Owned Business Round Table Appoints FCA US Representative, Sig Huber, as “Honorary Chairman”
Partnership strengthens FCA US engagement with veteran owned businesses by creating more procurement and learning and development opportunities.
Veteran Owned Business Round Table Takes Two at the Corp!Magazine Diversity Awards
The celebration continues as the Veteran Owned Business Round Table (VOBRT) displays its two-time salute to achievements in Diversity and Inclusion within its organization and greater community.
Interview with Leon Richardson, CEO, ChemicoMays | Veteran Owned Business
Interview with Leon Richardson, Chairman, CEO & President of ChemicoMays, a CVE verified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) at the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, May 10, 2018
Monday Morning Contracting Tips | Congressional Update
Many of my Monday Morning Contracting Tips focus on “The How” (how to do business with the government) I’d like to adjust this Monday Morning Contracting Tip to share information on some Congressional Update. I think it’s important that we also keep up with what our administration is doing and its rulings as it relates to Government Contracting.
The Veterans Administration Announcing Faster Claims Decisions With The New DRC Program!
Still haven’t filed your VA disability compensation claim? Make sure you file it through the new Decision Ready Claim (DRC) Program. With DRC, you can get a decision on your claim in 30 days or less.