The Vets First Verification Program affords verified firms owned and controlled by Veterans and Service-disabled Veterans the opportunity to compete for VA set asides.
The Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-461) provides the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with unique authority for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside and sole source contracts.
This procurement authority, and its subsequent implementation, is a logical extension of VA’s mission to care for our Nation’s Veterans. VA refers to this program as the Veterans First Contracting Program.
The Vets First Verification Program affords verified firms owned and controlled by Veterans and Service-disabled Veterans the opportunity to compete for VA set asides. During Verification, the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) verifies SDVOSBs/VOSBs according to the tenets found in Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 74 and 13 CFR Part 125 that address Veteran eligibility, ownership, and control. In order to qualify for participation in the Veterans First Contracting Program, eligible SDVOSBs/VOSBs must first be verified.
Verification Guides and Popular Resources
Preparing for Verification
Reverification Process for Eligible Businesses
New Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Access
DS Logon and ID.me Account Instructions
VEMS Portal User Guide
Required Documents for VIP Application
Verified firms may use the following links to download the appropriate logo for use on marketing material and business cards.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Logo
Veteran-Owned Small Business Logo
Laws and Regulations
38 CFR Part 74 - VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines
13 CFR Part 125 - Government Contracting Programs
38 U.S.C. §§ 8127 - Contracting Goals and Preferences
38 U.S.C. §§ 8128 - Contracting Priority
VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 7/25/2016
VA Acquisition Circular
CVE Standard Operating Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (September 2015)
VA Moves Against Non-Compliant and Fraudulent Firms
CVE has established a process to report firms alleged to be non-compliant with one or more of the regulatory requirements for the Vets First Verification Program. Learn about the reporting process
The VA Office of Inspector General is committed to protecting the rights of SDVOSBs/VOSBs by vigorously investigating and seeking prosecution of those who commit fraud against Veterans. CVE does not process allegations related to fraud or acquisition violations. If you desire to allege a firm is fraudulent, please submit a complaint via the VA OIG Hotline.
Verification Assistance Counselor Certification
VA continues to offer its “Understanding the Verification Process” training series to certify Verification Assistance Counselors across the United States. The course presents an integrated approach to learning about CVE internal processes, Verification policy and regulation, and how to navigate the Vets First Verification Program application process. PTAC Counselors who are interested in becoming VA-certified may register to receive a self-paced certification DVD. To register, contact CVE at verificationcounselor@va.gov or 202-632-9099. Certification is issued when a counselor has demonstrated comprehensive understanding by passing a final assessment.
* Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization *
Verification Program Webinars and Town Halls
CVE offers webinars to assist SDVOSBs/VOSBs with various aspects of the Verification process. After each webinar, CVE solicits feedback from webinar participants during town hall sessions. Discussion during town hall sessions is not limited to the webinar topics of “Pre-Application,” “Re-verification,” or “How to Stay Verified.
Participation in Verification Webinars and Town Halls is voluntary. Once registered, participants will receive an invitation to access the event at the email address listed in the firm’s VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) profile. Choose a topic to register for a session that best addresses your current or future Verification status.
Pre-Application Webinar and Town Hall (Every First and Third Friday)
This training is designed for firms that are new to the Vets First Verification Program and have not created a VetBiz VIP profile. SDVOSBs/VOSBs that have been inactive in the program and now wish to submit an application may also benefit from this session.
Preparing for Reverification Webinar and Town Hall (Every First Tuesday)
This session is for firms whose Verification will expire in 30 days and/or five months from the date of the scheduled webinar.
How to Stay Verified Webinar and Town Hall (Every Fourth Tuesday)
This training is offered to firms that have been verified for six months and would like to remain verified.
Post-Review Findings (PRF) Program (Denial Avoidance)
The Post-Review Findings (PRF) Program is designed to reduce denials by allowing applicants to address and correct issues prior to the Decision phase of the Verification process. If an issue is identified during Assessment, CVE will allow the applicant five days to address the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved within five days, the applicant may withdraw the application without penalty and reapply at a later time.
The applicant may also choose to accept an official denial letter and submit a formal Request for Reconsideration. The Case Analyst will explain all options and answer any questions during this process.
Note: Participation in the PRF Program does not guarantee Verification.
Verification Assistance Counselors
VA trains and certifies Verification Assistance Counselors through its Verification Assistance Counseling Program. Under this program, counselors are trained to provide application assistance to SDVOSBs/VOSBs that are interested in becoming verified. VA-certified Verification Assistance Counselors work with applicants to:
Locate a Verification Assistance Counselor in your area
Required Documents For Verification
VERIFICATION ASSISTANCE BRIEFS
Verification Assistance Briefs clarify the rules associated with 38 CFR Part 74 and 13 CFR Part 125 address the main causes of Verification application denials.
Overview
Verification Assistance Briefs (VABs) are resources to assist applicants in obtaining VA Verification for the Veterans First Contracting Program. VABs are based on analysis of issues that cause the majority of verification denials and clarify rules associated with 38 CFR Part 74 and 13 CFR Part 125.
Eligibility
Ownership
Control
Small Business Criteria
Eligibility
Determining Veteran Status
This brief explains who the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) considers a Veteran for the purposes of the Veterans First Contracting Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Eligibility Requirement Financial Obligations
This brief explains the eligibility requirement pertaining to financial obligations that concern must meet for the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Verification Program.
Download
Created: October 2019
Good Character Eligibility Requirement
This brief explains the good character eligibility requirement that concern must meet to qualify for the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Verification Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Ownership
Understanding Community Property and Veteran Ownership
This brief defines community property and how it is used to determine Veteran ownership. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: June 2016
Proving Veteran Business Owners Are Entitled to Receive at Least 51 Percent of Annual Distribution of Profits
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veteran business owners must provide evidence of entitlement to receive at least 51 percent of the annual distribution of corporation, partnership, or limited liability company (LLC) profits. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran Possesses 51 Percent Direct Ownership
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veterans must own at least 51 percent of the applicant directly. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Understanding Verification Requirements for Applicants Owned Through Trusts
This brief explains how an applicant can be eligible for verification if a Veteran owns the concern through a trust. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: January 2013
Understanding Unconditional Ownership and Transfer Restrictions
This brief defines unconditional ownership and discusses ownership transfers by an applicant that are not considered impermissible conditions on ownership. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Control
Close Proximity
This brief explains the rebuttable presumption in cases where the Veteran is not located within a reasonable commute to the firm’s headquarters.
Download
Created: October 2019
Normal Business Hours
This brief explains the rebuttable presumption in cases where the Veteran does not work normal business hours.
Download
Created: October 2019
Veteran with Outside Federal Employment
This brief explains the impact of federal employment on Veterans.
Download
Created: October 2019
Demonstrating Control of a Limited Liability Company
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veteran business owners demonstrate control over a limited liability company (LLC). Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Determining Board Governance and Control
This brief discusses the verification requirement concerning the control of boards of directors. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Determining Dependence on Non-Veterans or Non-Veteran Entities
This brief discusses dependent relationships with non-Veterans or non-Veteran entities that may affect a determination of eligibility for applicants. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran Business Owners Have Necessary Managerial Experience
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veteran business owners possess the necessary managerial experience to the extent and complexity needed to run the applicant. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran Business Owner Holds Highest Officer Position
This brief explains the verification requirement that the applicant must provide current documentation that the Veteran business owner is the applicant’s highest officer. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran is Highest Compensated Employee
This brief explains the verification requirement that a Veteran or Service-Disabled Veteran business owner must be compensated in an amount equal to or higher than any non-Veteran director, officer, or employee of the business. If a Veteran owner is not the highest compensated, the applicant must explain how the Veteran taking lower compensation benefits the concern. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Understanding Control of Long Term Decision Making and Day-to-Day Operations
This brief explains what it means for Veteran business owners to control strategic policy setting and day-to-day operations in accordance with 13 CFR Part 125. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Small Business Criteria
Conducting Business Under an Alias or Assumed Name
This brief explains the Center for Verification and Evaluation’s (CVE) requirements concerning an applicant applying for verification with an alias or an assumed name. Download
Created: October 2019
Legal Organization
This brief explains the requirement that a firm must obtain and keep its charter required to operate the business to qualify for the Veterans First Contracting Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Licenses
This brief explains the requirement that a firm must obtain and keep current all permits and licenses required to operate the business and the service-disabled Veteran must have ultimate managerial control over those who possess the required licenses to qualify for the Veterans First Contracting Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Meeting the Small Business Classification as Defined by the Small Business Administration
This brief explains the verification requirement that an applicant provide documentation that it meets the classification of a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Understanding Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreement Eligibility
This brief explains the criteria that make a joint venture eligible for verification and inclusion in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: May 2017
Understanding an Operating Agreement and Its Amendments
This brief explains the function of the operating agreement, how it is used during the verification process, and how it is amended. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Registering Your Business Entity in SAM
Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Appealing a Denial of Verification or the Cancellation of a Participant's Verified Status
Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
On-site Examination Fact Sheet
DIRECT ACCESS PROGRAM
Unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers through Direct Access Events.
OVERVIEW
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) plays a large role in ensuring that programs, services, and support resources reach the Veteran small business community.
Direct Access Program (DAP) offers unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) through structured, screened, and periodic events. Examples of activities which may occur at a DAP event include Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS), Networking Roundtables (NRT) and education sessions. Learn more about the Direct Access Program and view the schedule of upcoming DAP events.
Verizon Communications � Joining the Verizon Partner Ecosystem VBOS - DAP Event
Jun 8, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Virtual session powered by Cisco Webex
https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events
VA DAP � LMI Virtual Scheduled 1-on-1 Event - DAP Event
Jun 9, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Virtual session powered by Cisco Webex, audio and video enabled.
https://vetbiz.va.gov/events/
Schneider Electric � Subcontracting Opportunities on Energy Performance Contracting Projects � VBOS - DAP Event
Jun 30, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Virtual Session Powered by Cisco Webex
https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events
DAP � Comprehensive Health Services � Virtual Business Opportunity Session - DAP Event
Jul 8, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)
Virtual session powered by Cisco Webex
https://vetbiz.va.gov/events/
DOING BUSINESS WITH VA
Learn more about VA Small and Veteran Business Programs. Access information and resources on government procurements, subcontracting, and more.
Overview
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has contracting and procurement activities within its nationwide network of hospitals, clinics, regional offices, Veterans benefits, Veterans Integrated Service Networks, data processing centers, and national cemeteries that require a broad spectrum of products and services.
VA purchases a variety of its supply products and services from national, regional, and local sources.
Quick Resources
Doing Business With VA Reference Guide (abridged) and Doing Business With VA Reference Guide (expanded) are tools to help small businesses navigate the VA contracting and procurement process.
Procurement Readiness Reference Guide provides information to help small businesses effectively prepare to do business with VA.
VA Small Business Program Goals and Accomplishments highlight socioeconomic accomplishments for each type of reporting mechanism.
The Veterans Health Administration's Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program seeks to provide a reliable, uninterrupted source of medical supplies to support delivery of healthcare to Veterans.
Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) provides outlined information and additional resources for businesses working with VA.
Small Business Subcontracting Plans
Federal contractors are required to maintain an acceptable subcontracting plan if they are an other than small business (including all subsidiaries and affiliates, both foreign and domestic) and the estimated dollar value of the base contract and all option periods exceeds, or is expected to exceed, $750,000.
Contractors that meet this criteria must establish a subcontracting plan with specific dollar and percent goals for subcontracting to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, small women-owned, Veteran-owned small, and service-disabled Veteran-owned small business firms. This plan must be in place prior to contract award. The requirement to submit a subcontracting plan does not apply to:
Commercial or Individual Plans
VA Subcontracting Goals
The 2020 VA subcontracting goals are based upon total procurement dollars expended and are the suggested minimum goals for VA administered subcontracting plans.
Subcontracting Plan Training
Review the VA FSS Subcontracting Plan Preparation Guide (11/16/2020) for detailed information on how to complete the VA FSS Subcontracting Plan Template!
Subcontracting Plan Template
Download (10/2020) the current VA FSS subcontracting plan template.
NOTE: This is a suggested format only. Other formats are acceptable; however, all identified elements must be included for your plan to be processed and approved. Additional guidance is included in FAR 52.219-9.
Reporting Requirements
electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)
Contractors are required to report all subcontracting achievements through the eSRS. For instructions on how to use submit an eSRS report download the eSRS Reporting Guide (Updated 09/2020) training presentation!
Subcontracting Plan Review & Approval Process
SMALL BUSINESS LIAISONS
Small Business Liaisons (SBLs) are located nationwide to offer advice to Veteran-owned and other small businesses on doing business with VA.
Overview
View the list below to connect with your local SBL today!
For questions regarding VA Small and Veteran Business Programs, please contact us at 1–866–584–2344.
Small Business Liaisons
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
VA OSDBU’s educates and trains Veteran-owned and other small businesses on various topics specific to doing business within the federal and commercial marketplaces.
LEARNING SESSIONS
Learning sessions are designed to provide Veteran-owned, and other small businesses, with the necessary information, resources, and tools to build and grow their business.
Learning Sessions
These webinars provide your small business with the guidance and tools necessary to become procurement-ready and to do business with the federal government. Select a Learning Session below to get started.
Responding to a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Informationaccess_time15:58
Learn the differences between a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and a Request for Information (RFI) and the benefits and advantages that you receive from responding.
Presented by Elizabeth Harrington
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Submitting for Verificationaccess_time26:27
Learn about the two step process for submitting required business documents; how to submit a change to information regarding your firms status.
Presented by Ozell Johnson
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Doing Business With VAaccess_time18:41
Dive into a background on the various VA facilities and organizations. Learn more about these offices, what they buy, what the VA buys, and how they buy it.
Presented by Robert Overbey
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Advanced Team Strategies to Accelerate Small Businessaccess_time54:38
This session accelerates your teaming strategies by three to five years, providing basic to advanced real-world techniques to differentiate and build competitive advantage with small and large businesses.
Presented by Josh Frank
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Making the Leap from Subcontracting to Primeaccess_time44:33
This session focuses on the business development and marketing strategies required to position a company as a prime well before the RFP is released.
Presented by Gloria Larkin
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Financial Literacyaccess_time46:33
Are you interested in learning how to secure SBA Backed Loans, and how to progress your business through the various stages of financial growth?
Presented by Roderick L. Johnson
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Doing Business with GSAaccess_time42:06
This course provides an overview of Doing Business with GSA to include both Business Lines of GSA: Public Building Services and Federal Acquisition Service.
Presented by Chasity Ash
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How to Obtain a NAC-FSS Contractaccess_time40:36
This course will provide an overview of the National Acquisition Center (NAC)-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program
Presented by Lydia McKay & Micole Stephens
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How to Produce a Compliant NAC-FSSaccess_time43:01
How to Obtain a National Acquisition Center (NAC)-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract” course by delving deeper into the solicitation documents.
Presented by Lydia McKay
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Mitigating Risk for the Small Businessaccess_time19:52
You will understand how showcasing your small businesses capabilities can help mitigate not only your risk, but the risk to the buyer.
Presented by Tracy Berryhill
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Procurement Readiness Overviewaccess_time43:01
Join us as we identify the fundamentals of procurement readiness, identify contracting strategies and outreach support, and become verified to compete for VA set-aside opportunities.
Presented by Delano McVay
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Capabilities Statementaccess_time39:26
Your capabilities statement is your company’s resume. It is often the first contact you will have with Procurement Decision Makers (PDM).
Presented by Tarek Maaraba
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RESOURCES TO DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES
VA OSDBU offers online training resources for the Veteran small business community to help do business with VA, other government agencies, and commercial corporations.
OVERVIEW
This page includes links to interactive tools, webinars, videos, best practices and information from other federal agencies.
The Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-461) provides the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with unique authority for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside and sole source contracts.
This procurement authority, and its subsequent implementation, is a logical extension of VA’s mission to care for our Nation’s Veterans. VA refers to this program as the Veterans First Contracting Program.
The Vets First Verification Program affords verified firms owned and controlled by Veterans and Service-disabled Veterans the opportunity to compete for VA set asides. During Verification, the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) verifies SDVOSBs/VOSBs according to the tenets found in Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 74 and 13 CFR Part 125 that address Veteran eligibility, ownership, and control. In order to qualify for participation in the Veterans First Contracting Program, eligible SDVOSBs/VOSBs must first be verified.
Verification Guides and Popular Resources
Preparing for Verification
Reverification Process for Eligible Businesses
New Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Access
DS Logon and ID.me Account Instructions
VEMS Portal User Guide
Required Documents for VIP Application
Verified firms may use the following links to download the appropriate logo for use on marketing material and business cards.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Logo
Veteran-Owned Small Business Logo
Laws and Regulations
38 CFR Part 74 - VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines
13 CFR Part 125 - Government Contracting Programs
38 U.S.C. §§ 8127 - Contracting Goals and Preferences
38 U.S.C. §§ 8128 - Contracting Priority
VA Procurement Policy Memorandum 7/25/2016
VA Acquisition Circular
CVE Standard Operating Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (September 2015)
VA Moves Against Non-Compliant and Fraudulent Firms
CVE has established a process to report firms alleged to be non-compliant with one or more of the regulatory requirements for the Vets First Verification Program. Learn about the reporting process
The VA Office of Inspector General is committed to protecting the rights of SDVOSBs/VOSBs by vigorously investigating and seeking prosecution of those who commit fraud against Veterans. CVE does not process allegations related to fraud or acquisition violations. If you desire to allege a firm is fraudulent, please submit a complaint via the VA OIG Hotline.
Verification Assistance Counselor Certification
VA continues to offer its “Understanding the Verification Process” training series to certify Verification Assistance Counselors across the United States. The course presents an integrated approach to learning about CVE internal processes, Verification policy and regulation, and how to navigate the Vets First Verification Program application process. PTAC Counselors who are interested in becoming VA-certified may register to receive a self-paced certification DVD. To register, contact CVE at verificationcounselor@va.gov or 202-632-9099. Certification is issued when a counselor has demonstrated comprehensive understanding by passing a final assessment.
* Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization *
Verification Program Webinars and Town Halls
CVE offers webinars to assist SDVOSBs/VOSBs with various aspects of the Verification process. After each webinar, CVE solicits feedback from webinar participants during town hall sessions. Discussion during town hall sessions is not limited to the webinar topics of “Pre-Application,” “Re-verification,” or “How to Stay Verified.
Participation in Verification Webinars and Town Halls is voluntary. Once registered, participants will receive an invitation to access the event at the email address listed in the firm’s VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) profile. Choose a topic to register for a session that best addresses your current or future Verification status.
Pre-Application Webinar and Town Hall (Every First and Third Friday)
This training is designed for firms that are new to the Vets First Verification Program and have not created a VetBiz VIP profile. SDVOSBs/VOSBs that have been inactive in the program and now wish to submit an application may also benefit from this session.
| Pre-Application Webinar | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Registration Links |
| Friday, June 4, 2021 | |
| Friday, June 18, 2021 | |
| Friday, July 2, 2021 | |
| Friday, July 16, 2021 | |
| Friday, August 6, 2021 | |
| Friday, August 20, 2021 | |
| Friday, September 3, 2021 | |
| Friday, September 17, 2021 |
This session is for firms whose Verification will expire in 30 days and/or five months from the date of the scheduled webinar.
Preparing for Reverification | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Registration Links |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, September 7, 2021 |
This training is offered to firms that have been verified for six months and would like to remain verified.
How to Stay Verified | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Registration Links |
| Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2021 |
The Post-Review Findings (PRF) Program is designed to reduce denials by allowing applicants to address and correct issues prior to the Decision phase of the Verification process. If an issue is identified during Assessment, CVE will allow the applicant five days to address the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved within five days, the applicant may withdraw the application without penalty and reapply at a later time.
The applicant may also choose to accept an official denial letter and submit a formal Request for Reconsideration. The Case Analyst will explain all options and answer any questions during this process.
Note: Participation in the PRF Program does not guarantee Verification.
Verification Assistance Counselors
VA trains and certifies Verification Assistance Counselors through its Verification Assistance Counseling Program. Under this program, counselors are trained to provide application assistance to SDVOSBs/VOSBs that are interested in becoming verified. VA-certified Verification Assistance Counselors work with applicants to:
- Offer insight regarding 38 CFR Part 74
- Review a firm’s business model
- Assist owners with resource tools
- Review documents for application submission
Locate a Verification Assistance Counselor in your area
Required Documents For Verification
VERIFICATION ASSISTANCE BRIEFS
Verification Assistance Briefs clarify the rules associated with 38 CFR Part 74 and 13 CFR Part 125 address the main causes of Verification application denials.
Overview
Verification Assistance Briefs (VABs) are resources to assist applicants in obtaining VA Verification for the Veterans First Contracting Program. VABs are based on analysis of issues that cause the majority of verification denials and clarify rules associated with 38 CFR Part 74 and 13 CFR Part 125.
Eligibility
Ownership
Control
Small Business Criteria
Eligibility
Determining Veteran Status
This brief explains who the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) considers a Veteran for the purposes of the Veterans First Contracting Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Eligibility Requirement Financial Obligations
This brief explains the eligibility requirement pertaining to financial obligations that concern must meet for the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Verification Program.
Download
Created: October 2019
Good Character Eligibility Requirement
This brief explains the good character eligibility requirement that concern must meet to qualify for the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Verification Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Ownership
Understanding Community Property and Veteran Ownership
This brief defines community property and how it is used to determine Veteran ownership. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: June 2016
Proving Veteran Business Owners Are Entitled to Receive at Least 51 Percent of Annual Distribution of Profits
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veteran business owners must provide evidence of entitlement to receive at least 51 percent of the annual distribution of corporation, partnership, or limited liability company (LLC) profits. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran Possesses 51 Percent Direct Ownership
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veterans must own at least 51 percent of the applicant directly. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Understanding Verification Requirements for Applicants Owned Through Trusts
This brief explains how an applicant can be eligible for verification if a Veteran owns the concern through a trust. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: January 2013
Understanding Unconditional Ownership and Transfer Restrictions
This brief defines unconditional ownership and discusses ownership transfers by an applicant that are not considered impermissible conditions on ownership. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Control
Close Proximity
This brief explains the rebuttable presumption in cases where the Veteran is not located within a reasonable commute to the firm’s headquarters.
Download
Created: October 2019
Normal Business Hours
This brief explains the rebuttable presumption in cases where the Veteran does not work normal business hours.
Download
Created: October 2019
Veteran with Outside Federal Employment
This brief explains the impact of federal employment on Veterans.
Download
Created: October 2019
Demonstrating Control of a Limited Liability Company
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veteran business owners demonstrate control over a limited liability company (LLC). Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Determining Board Governance and Control
This brief discusses the verification requirement concerning the control of boards of directors. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Determining Dependence on Non-Veterans or Non-Veteran Entities
This brief discusses dependent relationships with non-Veterans or non-Veteran entities that may affect a determination of eligibility for applicants. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran Business Owners Have Necessary Managerial Experience
This brief explains the verification requirement that Veteran business owners possess the necessary managerial experience to the extent and complexity needed to run the applicant. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran Business Owner Holds Highest Officer Position
This brief explains the verification requirement that the applicant must provide current documentation that the Veteran business owner is the applicant’s highest officer. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Proving Veteran is Highest Compensated Employee
This brief explains the verification requirement that a Veteran or Service-Disabled Veteran business owner must be compensated in an amount equal to or higher than any non-Veteran director, officer, or employee of the business. If a Veteran owner is not the highest compensated, the applicant must explain how the Veteran taking lower compensation benefits the concern. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Understanding Control of Long Term Decision Making and Day-to-Day Operations
This brief explains what it means for Veteran business owners to control strategic policy setting and day-to-day operations in accordance with 13 CFR Part 125. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Small Business Criteria
Conducting Business Under an Alias or Assumed Name
This brief explains the Center for Verification and Evaluation’s (CVE) requirements concerning an applicant applying for verification with an alias or an assumed name. Download
Created: October 2019
Legal Organization
This brief explains the requirement that a firm must obtain and keep its charter required to operate the business to qualify for the Veterans First Contracting Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Licenses
This brief explains the requirement that a firm must obtain and keep current all permits and licenses required to operate the business and the service-disabled Veteran must have ultimate managerial control over those who possess the required licenses to qualify for the Veterans First Contracting Program. Download
Created: October 2019
Meeting the Small Business Classification as Defined by the Small Business Administration
This brief explains the verification requirement that an applicant provide documentation that it meets the classification of a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Understanding Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreement Eligibility
This brief explains the criteria that make a joint venture eligible for verification and inclusion in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: May 2017
Understanding an Operating Agreement and Its Amendments
This brief explains the function of the operating agreement, how it is used during the verification process, and how it is amended. Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Registering Your Business Entity in SAM
Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
Appealing a Denial of Verification or the Cancellation of a Participant's Verified Status
Download
Updated: September 2019 | Created: November 2015
On-site Examination Fact Sheet
DIRECT ACCESS PROGRAM
Unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers through Direct Access Events.
OVERVIEW
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) plays a large role in ensuring that programs, services, and support resources reach the Veteran small business community.
Direct Access Program (DAP) offers unique opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) through structured, screened, and periodic events. Examples of activities which may occur at a DAP event include Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS), Networking Roundtables (NRT) and education sessions. Learn more about the Direct Access Program and view the schedule of upcoming DAP events.
Verizon Communications � Joining the Verizon Partner Ecosystem VBOS - DAP Event
Jun 8, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Virtual session powered by Cisco Webex
https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events
VA DAP � LMI Virtual Scheduled 1-on-1 Event - DAP Event
Jun 9, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Virtual session powered by Cisco Webex, audio and video enabled.
https://vetbiz.va.gov/events/
Schneider Electric � Subcontracting Opportunities on Energy Performance Contracting Projects � VBOS - DAP Event
Jun 30, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Virtual Session Powered by Cisco Webex
https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events
DAP � Comprehensive Health Services � Virtual Business Opportunity Session - DAP Event
Jul 8, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)
Virtual session powered by Cisco Webex
https://vetbiz.va.gov/events/
DOING BUSINESS WITH VA
Learn more about VA Small and Veteran Business Programs. Access information and resources on government procurements, subcontracting, and more.
Overview
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has contracting and procurement activities within its nationwide network of hospitals, clinics, regional offices, Veterans benefits, Veterans Integrated Service Networks, data processing centers, and national cemeteries that require a broad spectrum of products and services.
VA purchases a variety of its supply products and services from national, regional, and local sources.
Quick Resources
Doing Business With VA Reference Guide (abridged) and Doing Business With VA Reference Guide (expanded) are tools to help small businesses navigate the VA contracting and procurement process.
Procurement Readiness Reference Guide provides information to help small businesses effectively prepare to do business with VA.
VA Small Business Program Goals and Accomplishments highlight socioeconomic accomplishments for each type of reporting mechanism.
The Veterans Health Administration's Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program seeks to provide a reliable, uninterrupted source of medical supplies to support delivery of healthcare to Veterans.
Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) provides outlined information and additional resources for businesses working with VA.
Small Business Subcontracting Plans
Tel: (708) 786-7737 |
Federal contractors are required to maintain an acceptable subcontracting plan if they are an other than small business (including all subsidiaries and affiliates, both foreign and domestic) and the estimated dollar value of the base contract and all option periods exceeds, or is expected to exceed, $750,000.
Contractors that meet this criteria must establish a subcontracting plan with specific dollar and percent goals for subcontracting to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, small women-owned, Veteran-owned small, and service-disabled Veteran-owned small business firms. This plan must be in place prior to contract award. The requirement to submit a subcontracting plan does not apply to:
- Small businesses
- Contracts under the prescribed dollar amounts
- Prime contracts not offering subcontracting possibilities
- Contracts to be performed entirely outside the United States
Commercial or Individual Plans
| Plan Type | Description | eSRS Reporting Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Commercial | A subcontracting plan that covers the company’s fiscal year and that applies to the entire production of commercial items sold by either the entire company or a portion thereof (i.e. division, plant, or product line). A commercial plan is the preferred type of subcontracting plan for contractors furnishing commercial items. | Annual |
Individual | A subcontracting plan that covers the entire contract period and has goals that are based on the company’s planned purchases of products and services needed to support a specific Federal contract (i.e. VA Federal Supply Schedule contract). | Semi-Annual |
The 2020 VA subcontracting goals are based upon total procurement dollars expended and are the suggested minimum goals for VA administered subcontracting plans.
| Small Business | 16.6% |
| Veteran Owned Small Business | 7.0% |
| Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business | 5.0% |
| Small Disadvantaged Businesses (includes Section 8(a)) | 5.0% |
| Woman-Owned Small Business | 5.0% |
| Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Small Business | 3.0% |
Review the VA FSS Subcontracting Plan Preparation Guide (11/16/2020) for detailed information on how to complete the VA FSS Subcontracting Plan Template!
Subcontracting Plan Template
Download (10/2020) the current VA FSS subcontracting plan template.
NOTE: This is a suggested format only. Other formats are acceptable; however, all identified elements must be included for your plan to be processed and approved. Additional guidance is included in FAR 52.219-9.
Reporting Requirements
electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)
Contractors are required to report all subcontracting achievements through the eSRS. For instructions on how to use submit an eSRS report download the eSRS Reporting Guide (Updated 09/2020) training presentation!
Subcontracting Plan Review & Approval Process
SMALL BUSINESS LIAISONS
Small Business Liaisons (SBLs) are located nationwide to offer advice to Veteran-owned and other small businesses on doing business with VA.
Overview
View the list below to connect with your local SBL today!
For questions regarding VA Small and Veteran Business Programs, please contact us at 1–866–584–2344.
Small Business Liaisons
| Procurement Office | Point of Contact |
|---|---|
| VA New England Healthcare System VISN 1 | Valerie DeAngelis 401-459-4760 ext. 21594 Providence, RI |
| VA Health Care Upstate New York VISN 2 | Mike Spatuzzi 518-626-6984 Albany, NY |
| VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System VISN 4 | Richard Loeffler 412-822-3649 Pittsburgh, PA |
| VA Capital Health Care Network VISN 5 | Christopher Jones 410-691-7312 Veterans Health Administration Baltimore, MD |
| VA Capital Health Care Network VISN 5 | Donyale Smith 410-691-7311 Veterans Health Administration Baltimore, MD |
| VA Mid-Atlantic Network VISN 6 | Irma Ferro 757-722-9961 ext 3114 Hampton, VA Leah Trossen 757-728-7152 Hampton, VA Angel Rhone 757-251-5885 Hampton, VA Pattie Beasley 757-315-3933 Hampton, VA Karen Coccio 757-315-3973 Montgomery, AL Michael Eskarous 757-315-3984 Hampton, VA |
| VA Southeast Network VISN 7 | Janice Elaine Ellison 334-260-4152 ext. 4152 Montgomery, AL |
| VA Sunshine Healthcare Network VISN 8 | Trina Berry 813-972-2000 ext.7504 Tampa, FL |
| VA Midsouth Healthcare Network VISN 9 | Sue Nagel 615-225-3404 Murfreesboro, TN |
| VA Healthcare System VISN 10 | Pak Sa Dewhurst 937-268-6511 ext. 4543 Dayton, OH |
| VA Great Lakes Health Care System VISN 12 | Steven Maier 414-844-4824 Milwaukee, WI |
| VA Heartland Network VISN 15 | David Mugan 913-946-1147 Leavenworth, KS |
| South Central VA Health Care Network VISN 16 | Pamela Travis 601-206-6954 Ridgeland, MS |
| VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network VISN 17 | Hattie Williams 972-708-0808 Duncanville, TX |
| VA Rocky Mountain Network VISN 19 | Tamanica Danford-Leaf 303-712-5830 Greenwood Village, CO |
| VA Northwest Network VISN 20 | Gary L. Nelson 360-816-2777 Vancouver, WA |
| VA Sierra Pacific Network VISN 21 | Michael Dupalo 916-923-4525 McClellan, CA |
| VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network VISN 22 | Catalina Fernandez 915-433-7348 Mesa, AZ (Gilbert) Jawaid R. Khan 562-766-2295 Long Beach, CA |
| VA Midwest Health Care Network VISN 23 | David S. Diercks 651-293-3045 Minneapolis, MN |
| Program Contracting Activity - Central | Shaun McWeeny 216-447-8300 ext 49583 Seven Hills, OH Jeremy Gulden 216-447-8300 ext 49537 Seven Hills, OH Megan Dohm 216-447-8300 ext 49533 Seven Hills, OH |
| NEBC | VACANT |
| Program Contracting Office - East | Michael E. James 718-526-1000 ext 7521 Washington, DC |
| RPO-W | Dawneen Williams 916-692-7328 McClellan, CA |
| RPO-E | Richard Loeffler 412-822-3649 Pittsburgh, PA |
| RPO-C | VACANT |
| NAC | Merl Stroder 708-786-7600 Hines, IL |
| SAC-V | Dana Faulkner-West 240-215-1643 Fredericksburg, VA |
| SAC-F | Dana Faulkner-West 240-215-1643 Frederick, MD |
| TAC | Tony Owens 732-795-1124 Eatontown,NJ |
| Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization | Linda Williams 202-461-4315 VACO - 00SB |
| National Cemetery Administration | Tyra Lee 540-658-7214 |
| Office of Acquisition Operations | Robert Overbey 202-461-6809 |
| Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) | Lisa Marie Buffkins 303-273-6223 Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center (DALC) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Tony Owens VA Technology Acquisition Center Office of Acquisition Operations 732-795-1124 Eatontown,NJ SAC Small Business Specialist Dana Faulkner-West Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center – (SAC-F Frederick, MD) & (SAC-V Fredericksburg, VA) 240-215-1643 Phyllis Jackson 202-632-4720 CFM SBL Janice Speth 202-632-5542 Eastern Region CFM SBL David Bullerwell 202-632-5624 National Region CFM SBL Andrea Morris 224-610-7335 Central Region CFM SBL |
| Office of Information Technology | Thomas Jacobs IT Vendor Management Office 202-461-5600 Office of Acquisition Operations |
| Office of Security and Law Enforcement | VACANT |
| Veterans Benefits Administration | Paul Luetke 267-760-3322 |
| Small Business Specialist for Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) | Irma Ferro 757-728-3114 |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
VA OSDBU’s educates and trains Veteran-owned and other small businesses on various topics specific to doing business within the federal and commercial marketplaces.
LEARNING SESSIONS
Learning sessions are designed to provide Veteran-owned, and other small businesses, with the necessary information, resources, and tools to build and grow their business.
Learning Sessions
These webinars provide your small business with the guidance and tools necessary to become procurement-ready and to do business with the federal government. Select a Learning Session below to get started.
Responding to a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Informationaccess_time15:58
Learn the differences between a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and a Request for Information (RFI) and the benefits and advantages that you receive from responding.
Presented by Elizabeth Harrington
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Submitting for Verificationaccess_time26:27
Learn about the two step process for submitting required business documents; how to submit a change to information regarding your firms status.
Presented by Ozell Johnson
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Doing Business With VAaccess_time18:41
Dive into a background on the various VA facilities and organizations. Learn more about these offices, what they buy, what the VA buys, and how they buy it.
Presented by Robert Overbey
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Advanced Team Strategies to Accelerate Small Businessaccess_time54:38
This session accelerates your teaming strategies by three to five years, providing basic to advanced real-world techniques to differentiate and build competitive advantage with small and large businesses.
Presented by Josh Frank
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Making the Leap from Subcontracting to Primeaccess_time44:33
This session focuses on the business development and marketing strategies required to position a company as a prime well before the RFP is released.
Presented by Gloria Larkin
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Financial Literacyaccess_time46:33
Are you interested in learning how to secure SBA Backed Loans, and how to progress your business through the various stages of financial growth?
Presented by Roderick L. Johnson
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Doing Business with GSAaccess_time42:06
This course provides an overview of Doing Business with GSA to include both Business Lines of GSA: Public Building Services and Federal Acquisition Service.
Presented by Chasity Ash
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How to Obtain a NAC-FSS Contractaccess_time40:36
This course will provide an overview of the National Acquisition Center (NAC)-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program
Presented by Lydia McKay & Micole Stephens
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How to Produce a Compliant NAC-FSSaccess_time43:01
How to Obtain a National Acquisition Center (NAC)-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract” course by delving deeper into the solicitation documents.
Presented by Lydia McKay
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Mitigating Risk for the Small Businessaccess_time19:52
You will understand how showcasing your small businesses capabilities can help mitigate not only your risk, but the risk to the buyer.
Presented by Tracy Berryhill
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Procurement Readiness Overviewaccess_time43:01
Join us as we identify the fundamentals of procurement readiness, identify contracting strategies and outreach support, and become verified to compete for VA set-aside opportunities.
Presented by Delano McVay
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Capabilities Statementaccess_time39:26
Your capabilities statement is your company’s resume. It is often the first contact you will have with Procurement Decision Makers (PDM).
Presented by Tarek Maaraba
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RESOURCES TO DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES
VA OSDBU offers online training resources for the Veteran small business community to help do business with VA, other government agencies, and commercial corporations.
OVERVIEW
This page includes links to interactive tools, webinars, videos, best practices and information from other federal agencies.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| GSA - An Introduction to GSA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) | Learn what GSA does and how it’s Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU) can assist your business with the federal government. |
| GSA OSDBU Business Lines | Learn how to sell to GSA, watch this video to learn about GSA programs and what products and services each may purchase. |
| GSA - Doing Business with GSA as a Subcontractor | Learn how to sell to the U.S. federal government and the GSA through subcontracting opportunities from prime contractors. |
| GSA - Roadmap for getting on a GSA MAS (Multiple Awards Schedule) contract | Learn how to do business with GSA by getting on a GSA MAS (Multiple Awards Schedule) contract. |
| GSA - Doing Business with GSA, Sustainable Acquisitions | Learn about which products and services are routinely purchased by GSA and other federal agencies from companies like yours. |
| GSA - Forecast of Contracting Opportunities: An Introduction | This course provides an overview on how to navigate through GSA's forecast of contracting opportunities |
| SBA - All Small Mentor-Protégé Program | An overview about SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program. |
| SBA - Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts | Provides an overview of federal contract procedures and how to sell to the government. |
| SBA - Certificate of Competency | Provides an overview of the COC program and the appeal process. |
| SBA - Contracting Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs | An overview of federal contracting opportunities for Veterans. |
| SBA - Competitive Advantage | Learn how to brand, study your competition, identify customers, create pricing strategies & much more. |
| SBA - Government contracting 101 (Part 1) | Learn how the government buys goods and services through government contracting. |
| SBA - Government contracting 101 (Part 2) | Learn the process the government goes through as it buys goods and services from contractors. |
| SBA - Government contracting 101 (Part 3) | Learn how to sell goods and services to the government. |
| SBA - Growing an Established Company | Evaluate your business needs and determine if you are ready to expand your business. |
| SBA - HUBZone Mini-Primer #1 | What are HUBZone designations, how they are determined, where they are located and how to find them. |
| SBA - HUBZone Mini-Primer #2 | HUBZone Eligibility Requirements, including principal office, employee and residency requirements. |
| SBA - HUBZone Mini-Primer #3 | Understanding HUBZone status protests. |
| SBA - How to Prepare Government Contract Proposals | How to Prepare Government Contract Proposals. |
| SBA - Non-Manufacturer Rule Primer | Overview of the Non-Manufacturer Rule, describing what it is, why it’s important and how it’s applied. |
| SBA - Pre-8(a) Business Development program - Introduction to federal contracting | Get an overview of federal contract markets and learn how the government buys goods and services. |
| SBA - Pre-8(a) Business Development program - Winning contracts | Learn how to win contracts from the federal government as a socio-economically disadvantaged business. |
| SBA - Small Business Primer – Understanding Small Business Size Standards and Affiliation | Learn more about the standards to qualify for federal small business programs. |
| SBA - Strategic Planning | Learn what Strategic Planning is and why it is a vital part of running your business. |
| SBA - The HUBZone Primer - Eligibility & Certification Requirements | Federal contract markets and participating in those markets as a HUBZone certified firm. |
| SBA - The WOSB Advantage | This course is about increasing contract opportunities for women owned small businesses. |
| SBA - Women Owned Small Business Program - A Primer for Contracting Officers | This course, for contracting officers, is about increasing contract opportunities for women owned small businesses. |
| SBA - Business Resources for Veterans | Learn about the various business resources available to veterans from the U.S. Small Business Administration in this short video. |
| SBA - Resources for Women | Learn about the various business resources available to women entrepreneurs from the U.S. Small Business Administration in this short video. |
| SBA's HUBZone Program: Learn How It Can Help Your Small Business | This short video describes SBA's Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program which helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. |
| SBA - HUBZone Certification Program (Part 1) | This video explains the basics of the HUBZone certification program for small business federal contractors. HUBZone certification allows certain small businesses to compete for set-aside contracts aimed at spurring investment in low median income or high unemployment areas. |
| SBA - HuBZone Certification Program (Part 2) | This video explains advanced concepts of the HUBZone certification program for small business federal contractors. HUBZone certification allows certain small businesses to compete for set-aside contracts aimed at spurring investment in low median income or high unemployment areas. |
| SBA - How to Sell to the Federal Government as a Small Business | In this video, small business owners will learn how to sell their products or services to the federal government. |
| USAID Manage A Business - Exploring Funding Opportunities to Partner with USAID | This course explains where USAID works, what USAID’s priorities are, how the budget process works, and what types of funds Congress provides for foreign assistance. |
| USAID Manage A Business - Understanding Types of USAID Awards | This course covers the differences between a grant, cooperative agreement, and a contract; key phases of the award cycle; the different partner communication tools that USAID may use to communicate with interested partners; and competition rules for acquisition. |
| USAID Manage A Business - Effectively Responding to USAID Award Solicitations | This course explains best practices in drafting a response to a solicitation, such as understanding the various parts of a response, developing a time-conscious approach, and becoming familiar with the evaluation process. |
| USAID Manage A Business - Registering for Federal Award Systems, Part 1 DUNS Number | This course, Part 1 of 3, covers how to register for a DUNS Number (Data Universal Numbering System). |
| USAID Manage A Business - Registering for Federal Award Systems, Part 2 CAGE/(N)CAGE Code | This course, Part 2 of 3, focuses on obtaining a CAGE/NCAGE Code (Commercial and Governmental Entity (CAGE) for U.S.-based entities or NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity Code (NCAGE) Code for non-U.S. based entities). |
| USAID Manage A Business - Registering for Federal Award Systems, Part 3 SAM | Part 3 provides a step-by-step guide on how to register for the System for Award Management (SAM). |
| USAID Manage A Business - Sub-Partnerships | This course presents subcontracting strategies; it provides tips on identifying and choosing potential partners, becoming better known and marketing your organization, and developing teaming agreements. |
| USAID Manage A Business - Post-Award Orientation Conferences | This course explains what will take place at a post-award orientation conference, the roles and responsibilities of USAID and partner personnel, and tips for preparing for a successful post-award orientation conference. |
| USAID Financing - Financial Reports | This course defines purpose, format, and timing of key financial reports, including the Quarterly Federal Financial Report (SF-425), advance and reimbursement requests (e.g. SF-1034, pipeline analysis, timeline and burn rate calculation), and tips for outstanding financial reports. |
| USAID Marketing - Strategies for Local USAID Partner Success | This course helps simplify the process for doing business with USAID. It previews solutions and initiatives; presents innovative approaches; and explains the importance of showcasing your local expertise. |
