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CVE Wrong for All the Right Reasons on SDVOSB Protest

October 31st, 2014

With daily reports of indictments and guilty pleas of individuals and companies that have improperly obtained federal government contracts that were set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs”), giving the VA’s… Read More

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Status-Based Protests of Your Company's Contract Awards Will “Completely Lack Merit”, “Misapply the Law”, And Contain “Disingenuous” Characterizations -- Are You Ready?

July 31st, 2014

Contributor: Carl A. Gebo

It takes a substantial investment to bid on government contracts. And natural reactions to losing a government contract bid can include disappointment, confusion, frustration, and even anger. In response to the sting of that loss some unsuccessful bi… Read More

VA Amends Regulations Regarding SDVOSB/VOSB Status Protests

October 31st, 2013

Contributor: Carl A. Gebo

In an about face, the Department of Veterans Affairs has issued an interim final rule amending its status protest procedures for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Before the VA’s iss… Read More

VA Issues Final Rule Extending VOSB and SDVOSB Re-verification Requirement

August 31st, 2013

Contributor: Carl A. Gebo

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a final rule amending the re-verification requirements of the VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines. Effective August 22, 2013, the final rule implements the Veterans Benefits, Heal… Read More

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COFC Holds Residency is Not Sole Determining Factor in Determining Ownership & Control of VOSB Company

May 30th, 2013

Contributor: Carl A. Gebo

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently issued an opinion clarifying the scope of reliance on an owner’s residency in determining ownership and control under the Veteran’s First Contracting Program. In KWV, Incorporated v. U.S., the plaintiff w… Read More

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