Beginning in 2005, the Delaware PTAC worked closely with Greenleaf to help formulate a government marketing strategy and played a critical role in making connections, referring to seminars for people with disabilities, and overcoming the initial bureaucracy of the government`s mandate. Although initially unsuccessful, Winemiller has not been discouraged and Greenleaf has mainly focused on government contracts since 2008. The company provides services to government complexes such as the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware; Togus National Cemetery in Maine; Beverly National Cemetery in New Jersey; and many others. Greenleaf`s success has allowed Winemiller to hire more veterans, a hiring practice that helps foster the culture of respect that sets Greenleaf apart from other companies. Most exciting is a recent contract awarded in September 2014 that gave Greenleaf the power to take care of 640 acres at Arlington National Cemetery for one base year with two years of option. Greenleaf continues to be in regular contact with the PTAC and welcomes the team`s advice. Click here to read a January 6, 2015 article on Greenleaf in the University of Delaware Daily. Within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the purchasing hierarchy for open market acquisitions gives SDVOSB the highest priority, followed by VOSBs, putting veteran companies ahead of 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned and other small businesses. It is the only program that prioritizes veterans and the only one that offers preference to experienced business owners who are not impaired.

The VA is one of the largest federal procurement agencies, providing more than $3 billion to small businesses owned by veterans. The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) program is designed to help organizations achieve the government-wide goal of allocating at least 3% of the total value of all major contracts and subcontractors to small businesses owned and controlled by Veterans with disabilities, as set out in the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act, 1999. It does not provide for a priority or preference for SDVOSBs, but only allows contract agents to set aside SDVOSBs or allocate single sources if they choose to do so in order to achieve the 3% target. Each agency is required by Executive Order 13360 to have a strategy in place to achieve its SDVOSB and subcontracting objectives. (See Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 13 C.F.R. § 125.11-125.33). Self-certification The SDVOSBC program is self-certified, which means that no verification process is currently required. It is necessary to indicate the status of the business as a “small business owned by a Veteran with a disability” in the section of the Federal Scholarship Management System (SAM), which applies to socio-economic categories. Individual contract agents may request eligibility documents before awarding dismantling contracts or contracts from individual sources under the Programme and the award may be contested if the eligibility of the successful tenderer is in question. Documentation may include a copy of DD214 and proof of the Department of Veterans Affairs scholarship for service-related disability (0% to 100%). Some contractors have faced significant penalties, including jail time, who have fraudulently applied for SDVOSB status. Audit Support: To help experienced business owners navigate more easily (and successfully), the VA has developed a number of tools and guides (see right-hand box) in addition to the Audit Assistance Program, through which assistance consultants (including many PTAC specialists) have been specially trained to provide free assistance to Veterans requesting an audit.

Click here to find a certified verification support advisor near you. Important! Keep in mind that doing business with VA is still a business, so be sure to take all the necessary steps, including writing a business plan, obtaining NAICS and DUNS, marketing, etc. A reasonable alternative is to delegate the entire VA interaction process to a specialized company for a fee. While it`s technically free to apply for a government contract for veterans, the support of consultants will help you win VA contracts for disabled veterans faster and with minimal effort. Companies cannot sell directly to the VA. Instead, they should participate in the procurement process as GSA contractors. The GSA handles all procurement issues at the federal, municipal and local levels using time-limited contracts – schedules. The GSA delegates the management of the annexes that cover medical products and services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), so government contracts will essentially be GSA VA annexes.

More information on GSA schedules can be found here. I think that is the least we can do for veterans who have dedicated their health to this country! A small business that is at least 51% veteran-owned. The day-to-day management and operations of the business must be controlled by one or more veterans, and the business must be considered “small” for the usual purposes of the size of the federal work, undertaking or business. The Department of Veterans Affairs helps millions of veterans receive Class A products and services as part of the tribute to those who have selflessly served their country. To fulfill its mission, the VA operates thousands of outpatient sites as well as hundreds of veterinary centers, VA hospitals and national cemeteries. All of them require a wide range of products and services. If so, there is a great contract option for you inside or outside of Schedule VA contracts. The GSA provides decommissioning opportunities for small veteran-owned businesses to win a contract. If you meet the criteria for a Disabled Veteran-owned service business (SDVOB), your potential put options to the government increase significantly! VA contracts for disabled veterans cover almost all available GSA schedules, and federal agencies automatically reserve or reserve a portion of contract funds for small businesses as long as the requirements are met. If you are a Veteran entrepreneur or a disabled Veteran on duty, you must understand the programs and preferences that are in place to support your participation in federal government contracting. There are two different programs that give organizations the authority to set aside acquisitions for exclusive competition among small businesses owned by veterans: The applicant bears the burden of proof for the appropriate determination of its claimed status.

If your company meets these criteria, be aware of these technical requirements: A VOSB or SDVOSB certification takes about 90 days, but may vary due to regulatory changes. It remains valid for up to 3 years. Your SAM registration, which is required to work with the government, remains active for one year and must be renewed annually. The basic admission requirements for the two veteran-owned small business programs are set out by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in code of federal regulations (CFR) 13 C.F.R. § 125.11-125.16. However, the way a veterans` business is “certified” under the two programs differs significantly. Details of each of the programs can be found below. Contact your nearest PTAC before you start – they can help you invaluablely in this process! Samaritan Emergency Medical Services is a division of CLV Enterprises, a small services company for disabled veterans wholly owned by Charles and Casandra Vetters of Skiatook, Oklahoma. With the help of the Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network (OBAN) PTAC, Samaritan EMS recently received a multi-year contract to operate emergency services — including paramedic emergency response services and patient transportation services — at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. VA Office of Small Business Utilization Media Library Is this agreement valid for a specific term or for a lifetime? As the federal government`s procurement and supply agency, the Department of Veterinary Affairs` annual expenditures are enormous. In fiscal 2017, total veterans` contracts exceeded $26 billion, of which $7 billion was awarded to small businesses.

In addition, the budget has a strong growth trend every year, so there is also a place for your business. PTAC and VA CVE consultants support veterans at the National Veterans Conference If you have a contract with the Department of Defense, this is the only way to submit your bill. Before iRAPT, the DoD used WAFW. His team is responsible for adding value to the procurement process by assisting contract and program offices with market research and policy guidelines for small businesses, assisting procurement staff in reviewing and coordinating acquisitions and contract consolidation issues, etc.. .