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Attn SDVOSBs: Winter 2012 Issue of VetLikeMe Newsletter is now available

GAO agrees with SDVOSB companies that the VA should consider SDVOSBs first. This does not mean that an SDVOSB wins a specified contract, but GAO agrees that, according to PL 109-461, SDVOSB must be considered first

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Judge Allows Department of Veterans Affairs to Ignore Veteran Preference When Awarding Contracts

On November 27th, U.S. Federal Claims Judge Nancy Firestone ruled against a bid protest filed by a Maryland veteran owned business. Firestone said the VA didn’t violate a 2006 law by awarding an emergency notification service contract without first considering bids from veterans. The award was one of at least 18 that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said were unlawful.

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"Boots to Business" Veterans Conference Scheduled For December 6, 2012 In Tucson

Martha McSally, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel is the keynote speaker. The day will also feature a small business panel discussion on what to do to start or grow your business, financing workshops, testimonials from successful veteran business owners and a session on government contracting.

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NBC Universal to Host Supplier Diversity Fair for Veterans in LA, NYC, Orlando and Miami

“This opportunity aligns with national ongoing efforts to connect Vets with non-military corporate entities and may provide other partnering opportunities in the future that could also benefit veterans and their families,” said Chuong Bui, manager of supplier diversity for NBC Universal.

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Attn SDVOSBs: Summer 2012 Issue of VetLikeMe Newsletter is now available for viewing

Attention Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses: The July-August 2012 VetLikeMe SDVOSB Newsletter (Volume 3, No. 4) is now available for viewing.  In this issue: Under the Bus (Hardy Stone Column) Since our first issue...