The principal purposes of this site are to provide information about the VIP verification process; to assist Veteran business owners in registering their business in the Secretary's Database of Veteran-owned small businesses and to enable VA contracting officers to easily identify service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and VOSBs eligible for procurement opportunities. This site is maintained by the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), a program office within the Department's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). 
01/03/2012
VA OSDBU Announces 2011 Veteran-owned Small Business Mentor-Protégé Teams — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dec. 28, 2011, Washington, D.C.
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is proud to announce the selection of 26 teams for the 2011 Veteran-owned Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program (VOSB MPP).
OSDBU received a surplus of applications, and will continue to evaluate eligible agreements. Congratulations to the new VOSB MPP teams! Stay tuned to this web site for future announcements and news concerning this and other Veteran programs.
The 2010 VOSB MPP teams are also available.
Small Business Dashboard 12/30/2011
If you are a veteran who is considering launching your own business, this Small Business Dashboard will help you do your due diligence. This is a service of Data.gov, an official web site of the U.S. Government.
Please Report Fraud 12/29/2011
The VA Office of Inspector General is committed to protecting the rights of the Service Disabled Veteran Entrepreneur community by vigorously investigating and seeking prosecution of those who deprive these veterans who have earned the right to set-aside government contracts.
Report fraud to VA OIG's Hotline
For information about prosecutions:
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Also read the press release of a recent indictment:
http://www.justice.gov/usao/nm/pr/2012/2012-02-09_tafoya_construction_pr.pdf
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Vendor Information Pages
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Frequently Ask Questions
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CVE Communication Model
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Verification Act Information
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OSDBU
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Guide for Applicants
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Guide for Site Visits
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VIP/Verification Assistance
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Verification Assistance Briefs (VAB)
Required Documents for VIP Application
01/11/2012
We have provided information detailing all required documents to be included with your VIP application. Please review this page to see which documents you will need to submit at the time of application. required documents
Acquisition Officers and Staff
01/05/2012
Business opportunities - Selling to the federal government can be made easier by using the CVE’s Business Owner’s Contracting ToolKit. This tool kit contains information about selling in the Federal marketplace. more information
Important Notice on Verification Denial Letters
01/03/2012
If you received a denial letter and would like to submit a request for reconsideration, the only method to do so is outlined in the letter you received. Requests submitted in any manner other than as outlined in the letter could suffer significant delays.
Click here for more important information about the Verification Program.
How to Avoid Verification Problems
"Verification Assistance Briefs"
12/21/2011
In an effort to assist applicants in obtaining verification for the Veterans First program we provide the following Verification Assistance Briefs (VAB). We have developed VAB to clarify the rules associated with 38 CFR 74. They are based on an analysis of issues that cause the majority of denials. more information