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The Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) Experiencing Higher than Normal Call Volume—With the kickoff of Simplified Re-Verification, we are experiencing higher than normal call volume.  You can reduce your hold time by selecting the callback option when prompted.  If this option is selected, please leave your contact name and telephone number, and a CVE representative will return your call the same day.

What are the keys to a successful verification?  Help us help you…An alert of changes in the process for Verification of eligibility for the Veterans First Program and inclusion in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP).

Please Report Fraud—The VA Office of Inspector General is committed to protecting the rights of the Service Disabled Veteran Entrepreneur community by vigorously investigating and seeking prosecution of those who deprive these veterans who have earned the right to set-aside government contracts.  Report fraud to VA OIG’ Hotline.  Prosecutions include:  Albuquerque, District of Kansas, Northern District of Georgia, and Southern District of New York.  Refer to the 8127 Debarment Committee Referrals site for more information.

Small Business Dashboard—If you are a Veteran who is considering launching your own business, this Small Business Dashboard will help you do your due diligence.  This is a service of Data.gov, an official web site of the U.S. Government.

What is Verification?

To be eligible for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, you must be Verified!  Do you need more information or assistance?  Learn about Verification, access our Verification Assistance Program, register in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database, and reach out to participating members of the Verification Counseling Program.



What is Simplified Re-Verification?

On June 22, 2012, an Interim Rule was issued which increased the certification time for all Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Vereran-Owned Small Businesses to two years.  This interim rule will benefit thousands of small businesses by reducing the uncertainty and administrative burden associated with a yearly certification cycle.

Help Desk: (202) 303-3260; Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 8:00pm Status Update: verificationfollowup@va.gov Profile Questions: vip@va.gov
Looking to do business with VA?

Learn more about Socioeconomic Programs, VA contracting activities, access VA Forecast of Contracting Opportunities to identify potential procurement opportunities, sources for Business Opportunities, and the regulations governing the acquisition process/program.  You may also be interested in the VA Socioeconomic Program Goals and Accomplishments and Mentor-Protégé Program.