It’s been an eventful
November for the Federal Government’s VOSB/SDVOSB programs. First, the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) issued a proposed rule outlining changes that would drastically change the manner in which eligibility requirements are analyzed (you can read about it here). Now, Congress is proposing additional changes to the VOSB and SDVOSB verification process.
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VA Proposes Changes to VOSB/SDVOSB Regulations, Aims for Consistency with COFC Ruling in Cohen Seglias’ Miles Construction Case
Listen up, VOSBs and SDVOSBs! Major changes are in store for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VOSB/SDVOSB program.
On November 6, 2015, the VA issued a proposed rule, which could drastically change the way the two eligibility requirements for VOSBs and SDVOSBs are interpreted. The VA explained the changes as follows:
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Three Provision Pitfalls in Small Business Corporate Governance Documents
You probably already know about set-aside programs offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but did you know that provisions in your corporate governance documents could ruin your eligibility for those programs? Ed DeLisle and Maria Panichelli’s new article for Onvia covers critical corporate governance provisions that could
VA Will Maintain Control Over VOSB/SDVOSB Status Protests….For Now
On September 30, 2013, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) issued an interim final rule, announcing that it would maintain authority over VOSB/SDVOSB status protests made in connection with the agency’s “Vets First” contracting program (the “Program”). Back in 2009, when the Program was created, the VA and the Small Business Administration (SBA)
The VA Makes Major Policy Change Concerning Transfer Restrictions, Provides Expedited Reconsideration for Companies Denied SDVOSB Eligibility
Following recent congressional testimony, as well as a newsletter published by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (“VA”) Center for Veterans’ Enterprise (“CVE”) last month, it would appear that the Miles decision (discussed in detail here and here) has forced an important change in VA policy regarding transfer restrictions.
Prior to the Miles opinion,
OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guidelines
On May 13, 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (“the VA”) Office of Small Disadvantaged Business (“OSDBU”) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, asking the public for guidance on how best to revise its verification regulations. Better late than never.
Since the verification program’s inception, it has been hampered by issues and problems.
Is the VA Violating the Small Business Act?
It’s not all that surprising when contactors question the Department of Veterans Affairs’ authority, especially those who are denied SDVOSB verification. It’s a little surprising, however, when members of Congress do it. Late last month, two congressmen explicitly challenged the VA’s management structure, which could have an impact on how the verification process operates in
Cohen Seglias Wins Big Case for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
For many Veterans and Service-Disabled Veterans attempting to do business with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the hope outlined in the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 (the “Act”) has largely been elusive. The Act called for the VA to give “priority to [] small business concern[s] owned and controlled by