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The Veteran Verification Process
Presented by MN PTAC
Mark Cooper – Veteran Specialist
1-612-259-6578
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Agenda
• Federal Registrations
• VetBiz Registration
• CVE – Veteran Verificationa) Processb) Documentsc) Compliance
• Overview of Veteran Contracting Program
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Federal Registrations
First Step: Get Registered
The two required registrations:
1. Dun & Bradstreet – DUNS number – http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.jsp
For problems AFTER - call 1-866-705-5711
2. Create an account in SAM; Migrate your Legacy Account (old CCR file) by calling FSD at 1-866-606-8220 or create a New Entity profile
3. DSBS – SBA Dynamic Small Business Profile (Old Pronet) accessible only through SAM
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What is a Veteran Owned Business?
What makes a Business truly
Veteran Owned?
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A small business that is unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more eligible veterans, service-disabled veterans or surviving spouses:
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• Day-to-day management means supervising the executive team, formulating sound policies and setting strategic direction.
• Day-to-day operations mean the marketing, production, sales, and administrative functions of the firm.
• not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Not subject to Negative control : this includes, but is not limited to, instances where a minority shareholder has the ability, under the concern's chapter, by-laws, or shareholder's agreement, to prevent a quorum or otherwise block action by the board of directors or shareholders
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If these basic eligibility requirements aren’t met, it may/will result in immediate denial of your verification application:
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• The Veteran or service-disabled Veteran must be the highest ranking officer
• The Veteran or service-disabled Veteran owner must be the highest compensated employee of the applicant, or provide an explanation as to how taking lower compensation is beneficial to the applicant
• Full Time Control (An owner engaged in employment or management outside the applicant concern must submit a written statement supplemental to the application which demonstrates that such activities will not have a significant impact on the owner’s ability to manage and control the applicant concern.)
• Transfer of Ownership and Control Within Two Years of Application:
Non-Veterans who transfer majority stock ownership or control of the firm to an immediate family member within 2 years prior to the application and remain involved in the firm as a stockholder, officer, director, or key employee of the firm are presumed to control the firm
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These government entities will accept your
CVE Veteran Verification
MNDOT Dept. of Veteran Affairs State of MN Materials Management Division MCUB (Metropolitan Council Underutilized
Businesses) Stadium Commission
Why Get Verified?
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Veteran Verification Process
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Center for Veteran Enterprise(CVE)
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READ THESE!
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Verification Assistance Briefs
Verification Assistance Briefs on VETBIZ Link: http://www.vetbiz.gov/VerificationAssistanceBrief.html
◦ Board Governance
◦ Demonstrating control
◦ Trusts
◦ Transfer Restrictions
◦ Joint Ventures
◦ Full Time Control
◦ Fast Track
◦ Community Property
Seek partnerships with VSOs and other support organizations ◦ Training
◦ Counseling
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Click on “NEXT” at bottom of the page
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After downloading correct business entity document use “Register” button to return to register page
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Proper labeling is important for upload! Scan each
document separately, and label as shown!
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Your account profile, once complete, will look similar to CCR management page!
IF THIS “STATUS” SAYS “ACTION NEEDED” OR “REQUESTS”
YOU MUST CLICK ON IT AND FIND OUT WHAT THE VA IS TRYING TO TELL YOU
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You can see and access everything you uploaded
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VetBiz Verification
Examination
• CVE performs a document review of all information on the company
• Documents provided by applicant are examined and rated against the Risk Matrix
• Examiners contact the company for additionaldocumentation, if needed, and to clarify questionableitems in the documentation
• Upon completion of the examination, the examiner makes a recommendation of approve, deny, site visit or further review and returns the file to CVE.
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VetBiz Verification
Evaluation
• The CVE staff Quality Reviewer (QR) receives the file and reviews the documents and examination report to verify that the analysis was correct. If discrepancies are found, all documents are thoroughly checked.
• QR makes an approval, denial, or more evaluation required determination
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VetBiz Verification
Evaluation – Further review recommendation
• Applications recommended for further review goto the Risk Management Team
• Risk Team performs a detailed review of theentire file
• Further documentation may be requested andreviewed
• If required, a Site visit is scheduled
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VetBiz Verification
Evaluation –Site Visit
• If the Risk Management Team determines that acomplete picture of the company can’t be madebased on the documentation submitted, a site visitis scheduled
• Site visit examiner does a complete review of thedocumentation before visiting the company
• Examiner makes recommendation to RiskManagement team based on the results of the site visit
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Site visit Preparation
See Handout Sheets
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VetBiz Verification
Determination
• Once examination and site visits are complete, the evaluation team evaluates the file and makes a determination
• All determinations are made by CVE Federal employees
• Denial recommendations are based on either a single point of failure (Critical on the Risk Matrix), or on a totality of circumstances
• The determination letter is signed and emailed to the Veteran within two business days.
• Approved companies have their verification logo turned on and now appear in VIP.
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VetBiz Verification
Issues that may cause delays
• Submission of material or requests that are outside the accepted process
• Not checking the appropriate box for “status” on the VA Form 0877
• Not indicating percentage of ownership for each individual owner
• Ownership total does not equal 100%
• Not listing all owners
• Business name “Name of Company” on VA Form 0877 doesn’t match the business name listed in the Vendor Information Pages profile or D&B, or SAM or the Secretary of State filings (all must be the same)
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Issues that may cause delays
• Veteran’s name doesn’t match Veterans Benefit Administration records (Veteran record hasn’t been updated with VBA, i.e., name change due to marriage)
• The applicant does not provide complete, correct documentation
• The applicant has an unusual ownership or management structure
• The applicant has affiliation issues
• The Veteran is unavailable or unresponsive to requests for further information.
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• Quorum Restriction CFR § 74.4(f); 38 CFR § 74.4(f)(2)(i)
• Weighted Voting Requirement 38 CFR § 74.4(f)(2)• Day-to-Day Operations 38 CFR § 74.4(b)• Management of Daily Business and Full-time Devotion
During Normal Working Hours 38 CFR § 74.4(b)(3)• Minimum Documents Required for Examination 38 CFR
§ 74.3• Ownership 51% Unconditional 38 CFR § 74.4(e)• Community Property 38 CFR § 74.3(f)• Dependence with other entities 38 CFR § 74.4(i)(4)• Control of Strategic Policy 38 CFR § 74.4(e)• Highest Officer Position § 74.4(g)(3)
Top 10 Reasons for Denial in August 2013
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Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, was signed into law by President Bush on December 22, 2006. This law provides VA with unique authority to conduct set-aside and sole source procurements with Small Businesses owned and operated by Veterans. Download VA Acquisition Circular 2008-01, which implements the “Veterans First Contracting Program” (P.L. 109-461).
Executive Order 13360, Contracting with Service-Disabled Veterans’ BusinessesOn October 20th, 2004, the President signed Executive Order 13360 calling for an increase Federal contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses. On December 12th, 2004, the Executive Office of the President issued a memorandum to all Federal agencies on the implementation of the Executive Order. This memorandum provides guidance to assist agencies in preparing their strategies to implement the Order.Among other things, the Executive Order requires each agency to:Develop a strategy to significantly increase its contracting and subcontracting with Small Businesses owned and controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans;Designate a senior-level official to be responsible for developing and implementing the agency’s strategy; andReport its progress annually to the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Veterans First Program - VA
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1. Redefines priorities for contracting preferences within VA, placing SDVOSBs and VOSBs first and second, respectively, in satisfying VA’s open market acquisition requirements.
2. Allows sole source contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Procedures Threshold up to $5,000,000 (including options). 3. Implements restricted competition via Set-Aside
Procedures for each category of SDVOSBs and VOSBs. 4. Allows additional credit evaluation factors for SDVOSB or VOSB status.
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Questions????
Need help?
Call Mark Cooper
Or Contact your closest PTAC counselor
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