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In January 2011, the VA announced that small or veteran-owned businesses (VOSB, SDVOSB) must now provide the department with documentation proving their status before being considered for priority set-aside contracts. The rule change, which implements a provision in the 2010 Veterans Benefits Act, is the department's latest effort to prevent unqualified firms from winning small business awards. According to quotes in Government Executive magazine: "VA is committed to doing business with, as well as supporting and protecting, veteran-owned small businesses," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki said. "Although the verification process may initially be a challenge to some small business owners and to VA, it's a necessary step to eliminate misrepresentation by firms trying to receive contracts that should go to service-disabled and other veteran-owned vendors." VA maintains a list of qualified small and veteran-owned companies in its VetBiz.gov vendor information database which contracting officials use to determine set-aside contracts. Until now, vendors could self-certify the accuracy of the information provided to VetBiz; however, officials with the Center for Veterans Enterprise must now verify the data as part of the VetBiz application process. The rule applies to small businesses claiming to be owned and controlled by veterans, service-disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses. Companies currently listed in VetBiz have been notified that they must provide certain business documents, including ownership paperwork. Other companies wishing to be listed in the database and considered for future set-aside contracts will also have to submit application packages substantiating their status. VOSB and SDVOSB firms must recertify their status annually to remain in the program.
The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to launch another Multiple Award Schedule in 2011 – the new SCIENCE SCHEDULE. Potential contractors will be able to apply for a 5 year IDIQ contract to provide professional services in support of a wide array of Federal Customer Agency Research and Development projects. According to GSA, the scope of the Science Schedule includes but is not limited to: Pure and Applied scientific professional services (directed and non-directed research; classical inquiry, investigation, observation, experiment and studies) and Sub-Categories:
Please monitor the FBO website (www.fbo.gov) if you are interested in this opportunity. Search Solicitation Number: Z541711. Currently, GSA is encouraging all interested contractors to provide complete contact information to the Contracting Officer, Tony Zaza at Tony.Zaza@Gsa.Gov. If you would like assistance with this GSA Schedule once is releases Global Services is here to help.
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The Minority Enterprise Executive Council Honors Global Services' President MEA Magazine, a publication of the award-winning organization Minority Enterprise Executive Council, is hosting a prestigious luncheon recognizing 50 Women of Influence and Power. The theme: “Applauding Courage and Success.” The event will honor fifty of the most successful women business leaders across the United States. MEA has included Courtney Fairchild, President Global Services as an honoree of this award for 2011. At the event, being held on March 16, 2011, Ms. Linda Y. Cureton, Chief Information Officer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be the keynote speaker and an honoree. In addition, Maryland State Delegate Herman Taylor will be the guest speaker. |
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Get Your Proposal Development Efforts in High Gear As we announced in the last newsletter, Washington Technology has listed the 20 Most Important Contracts of 2011. For more information checkout the following website: It is never too early to begin planning your proposal development efforts for these or other important contracts. The more you proactively plan your proposal efforts, the better your chances of winning. Global Services stands ready to support your team in your efforts to build a strong proposal and increase your business! |
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