1. Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities
Department of Labor Employment Workshop
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2. Purpose
To inform TSM’s of contracting opportunities with the federal government.

3. The Office of Government Contracting works to maximize participation by small, disadvantaged, woman-owned, Veteran- owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses in federal government contract awards.

4. 1999 Veterans Entrepreneurship & Small Business Act
1999 Veterans Entrepreneurship & Small Business Act. “Rule of Two” - At least 2 veteran businesses will bid on a contract. - Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price

5. Before award of a contract, the veteran owned company must be registered in the Systems for Award Management at

6. Executive Order 13360
- Federal procurement officials and prime contractors provide the maximum opportunity to award contracts to Veterans.

7. Goals
Formal goals are in place to ensure that small businesses get their fair share of work with the federal government.

9. Resources
GSA: contracts/seek-opportunities/setasides-and-special-interest-groups
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization – Veterans Affairs:
YouTube:
To find competitive procurement announcements visit:
SBA district offices:
SBA Goals:
Subcontracting Opportunities Directory:
Executive Order 13360

10. Questions