1. Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities
Element 28

2. Enabling Objectives
State the purpose of Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities
Brief overview of the program
State who is eligible to participate
State some of the resources available
Summary and Review

3. Purpose
To inform TSMs (Transitioning Service Members) of the opportunities for Veterans as subcontractors for federal contracts.

4. What is this program about?
The Office of Government Contracting works to maximize participation by small, disadvantaged, Woman-owned, Veteran-owned, or Service-Disable Veteran-owned small businesses in federal government contract awards.
The government knows there are Disabled Veterans out there, that are extremely talented and want to procure services from them.

5. Do I qualify for the program?
The Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) must have a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense
The business must be small under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement
The SDV must unconditionally own 51% of the business
The SDVO must control the management and daily operations of the business
The SDV must hold the highest officer position in the business

6. Where can I go to get more information?
Subcontracting Opportunities Directory –
US SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION –
Veterans Affairs –

7. Summary and Review
Stated the purpose of Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities
Briefed overview of the program
Stated who is eligible to participate
Stated some of the resources available

8. Summary and Review cont…
What is the Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities program?
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