VA Official Accused Of Taking Bribes In Exchange For Contract Information
Newly released court documents have revealed an elaborate scheme with a Veterans Affairs insider, who was accepting bribes for lucrative government contracts. Source: VA Official Accused Of Taking...
View ArticleSBA Proposes Rules For SDVOSB/VOSB CVE Protests & Appeals
The SBA has proposed rules to enable contractors to file protests with the SBA OHA challenging the SDVOSB or VOSB status of a company included in the VA’s CVE VetBiz database. Continue reading →
View ArticleVA CVE Unreasonably Decertified SDVOSB, Court Rules
According to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, it was improper for the VA to remove the SDVOSB from the VA’s database without evaluating whether the SBA’s determination was consistent with the VA’s...
View ArticleSBA Proposes Consolidated SDVOSB Eligibility Rules
For SDVOSBs, a uniform set of rules is a very good thing. Continue reading →
View ArticleVA SDVOSB Rule of Two: Court Provides Important Guidance for Protesters
In a recent decision, the Court of Federal Claims dismissed a rule of two challenge because, according to the Court, the protester only identified one SDVOSB–itself–that was likely to submit an offer...
View ArticleFamiliar Faces May Top VA List of Options as Surprise Pick Quits
Lawmakers and veterans’ advocates are urging the President to move quickly—but carefully—in filling the void left by embattled nominee Ronny Jackson’s withdrawal. Continue reading →
View ArticleRevise and Streamline VA Acquisition Regulation
These changes seek to streamline and align the VAAR with the FAR and remove outdated and duplicative requirements and reduce burden on contractors. Continue reading →
View ArticleVA Suspends SDVOSB/VOSB Applications Effective May 21
According to a notice posted on the VA OSDBU website, the suspension will affect “both new applications and applications for re-verification.” Continue reading →
View ArticleVA Acquisition Regulation: Contract Cost Principles and Procedures; Protests,...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending and updating its VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) in phased increments Continue reading →
View ArticleVA process to verify veteran-owned small businesses fraught with errors, delays
Veterans who own small businesses can get verified through the Department of Veterans Affairs, making them eligible for VA contracts and subcontracts. Continue reading →
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