Rep' Lincoln Davis Federal Funding Seminar

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Rep. Lincoln Davis Federal Funding Seminar
August 5, 2009
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Overview

• Where we are
• Meeting the 3 SDVOSB goal Where we need to be
• VIP database
• VA Verification
• Federal Contractor Certification

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Where we need to be
represents the percentage of total prime
contract dollars. Source of information SBA
Office of Government Contracting -
http//www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/gc/index.h
tml
We are not responsible for the accuracy of the
data depicted and questions about the data should
be referred to the originating agencys Director
for Small Business Programs. Contact information
is available at www.OSDBU.gov.
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Prime and Subcontracting Percentages
represents the percentage of total prime
contract dollars. Source of information SBA
Office of Government Contracting -
http//www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/gc/index.h
tml
For missing data, please contract the agency
directly.
We are not responsible for the accuracy of the
data depicted and questions about the data should
be referred to the originating agencys Director
for Small Business Programs. Contact information
is available at www.OSDBU.gov.
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Where we are at VA
represents the percentage of total prime
contract dollars. Source of information SBA
Office of Government Contracting -
http//www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/gc/index.h
tml
For missing data, please contract the agency
directly.
We are not responsible for the accuracy of the
data depicted and questions about the data should
be referred to the originating agencys Director
for Small Business Programs. Contact information
is available at www.OSDBU.gov.
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About VetBiz VIP

• Used to notify Veterans in business about
  available help resources and announcements
• Inform Federal agencies of SDVOSB products,
  services and contact information
• Links with CCR
• Anyone can create provisional entry owner
  finalizes
• The owner validates vet status, SB size 51
  question
• Verified VIP record is required for VA set-asides
  under PL 109-461 in final VAAR rule

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To Register Your Business
Go to VetBiz.gov Online Vendor Information Pages
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Verification Program Approach

• Maximize data security
• Utilize electronic processes
• Model program on comparable Federal, State and
  Local Programs where possible
• Minimize access to personal data

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Verification Logos
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Rules in VA Today

• 2 ways to sell to VA
• Self-representation or
• PL 109-461 opportunities must be in VIP
• Secretary sets SDVOSB and VOSB goals
• Information Letter 049-07-08 dated June 2007
• FAR Part 8/VAAR 808.002 Priority Sources apply
• In Small Business Programs, SDVOSBs VOSBS have
  priority
• Heads of Contracting Activities report annually
• Secretary sends annual report to Congress

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Rules When VA Acquisition Regulation is Finalized

• VA will require
• Use of Verified businesses in 109-461 actions
• Use of Verified businesses for subcontract credit
• VA will create a Mentor-Protégé Program for the
  Department
• Prime contractors must replace like firms
• Some surviving spouses will be eligible
• Issued as proposed rule 8/20/08
• Comments ended 10/20/08
• Final Rule expected Fall 2009

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Verification Guidelines

• VA Veteran-Owned Small Business
• Verification Guidelines - May 19, 2008
• Federal Register http//edocket.access.gp
  o.gov/2008/pdf/E8-10489.pdf
• Interim Final Rule
• Comment Period Ended July 18, 2008
• Instructions in Verification Guidelines

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Definitions and Requirements for VA Programs

• Registration in VetBiz.Gov Vendor Information
  Pages (VIP) and ownership status verified by VA
  is required
• Surviving spouse may own and control
  service-disabled Veteran-owned firm, for limited
  time, under certain conditions

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Definitions

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
• One or more service-disabled Veterans
• Own 51 or more of the firm
• Manage and control the daily operations of the
  firm
• Firm must be small under relevant industry
  (NAICS) code
• FAR 2.101

• Veteran-Owned Small Business
• One or more Veterans
• Own 51 or more of the firm
• Manage and control the daily operations of the
  firm
• Firm must be small under relevant industry
  (NAICS) code
• FAR 2.101

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Definitions and Requirements for VA Programs

• Status of service-disabled Veteran-owned firm
  survives death of Veteran, for a limited time,
  if
• Veteran had 100 disability rating, or
• Veteran died as a result of service-connected
  disability
• Firm continues as service-disabled Veteran-owned
  until
• Surviving spouse remarries
• Surviving spouse relinquishes ownership interest
• Firm ceases to be small under industry (NAICS)
  code, or
• Ten years after death of Veteran VAAR 802.101

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Online Verification Process

• Go to http//www.vip.vetbiz.gov
• Register your business or if already registered,
  update your profile
• Follow instructions/read Veteran, ownership and
  control requirements
• Complete VA Form 0877

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Verification Process (Contd)

• Final process Electronic signature
• VIP database updated May 2009
• Modified to include VA Form 0877
• On-Site Records Examination

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VA Acquisition Strategy

• IL 049-07-08, dated June 19, 2007
• Found at http//www.vetbiz.gov/vip/verify.htm
• Questions? Contact VA Center for Small Business
  Utilization at 800-949-8387

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VA Hierarchy of Programs

• Service-disabled Veteran-owned firms
• Veteran-owned firms
• HUBZone firms and 8(a) participants (tied)
• All others (including general small business)
• If award is being made through HUBZone, 8(a), or
  other programs, service-disabled and Veteran
  firms get priority within those programs as well
• Public Law 109-461, 502

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Integrity of Firms

• Specific acquisitions
• Eligibility may be protested
• Contracting officer forwards to SBA for
  disposition

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Integrity of Firms

• Across VA
• Misrepresentation of service-disabled, other
  Veteran status is cause for debarment
• Firm shall be debarred for 5 years
• Information will be shared with other agencies
  for making responsibility determinations
• Public Law 109-461, 502

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Federal Contractor Certification
Program launched 7/27/09 register through a
participating PTAC!

• The purpose of this course is to help business
  owners learn to understand the Federal
  contracting process, submit intelligent responses
  to solicitations and perform successfully once
  they win the contract.

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Overview

• FCC partnership with APTAC and assistance from
  DAU
• 4 Levels of certification
• Logos (Veteran businesses only)

Level 1
Level 2
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Levels

• Level 1 Basic Understanding of Federal
  Contracting (now available)
• Level 2 Teaming, Joint Ventures and Legal Issues
• Level 3 Industry Specific
• Level 4 Special Certifications and Large
  Contract Vehicles

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Closing Thoughts
Choose Veterans First for new hires, as
suppliers and Find Verified businesses at
VetBiz.gov
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Because Veterans Is Our First Name
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Process

• Interested owner contacts nearest participating
  PTAC
• Intake meeting to determine eligibility
• Veteran business owners fill out a release form
  so that their information can be forwarded to CVE
• CVE will distribute text book to registered
  Veteran owners

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Process (continued)

• Registers with counselor and online with DAU
• Takes all course modules at own pace online
• Brings completion certificates to PTAC counselor
• Takes comprehensive exam proctored by counselor
• Receives certificate and logo when exam passed