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With more than twenty years experience in both the legal and government relations arenas, we work with our clients in establishing and maintaining effective relationships that are built upon success, trust, and professionalism. |
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| Veteran-owned suppliers may gain $3 billion from VA griddle fight |
A dispute over the U.S. government’s attempt to buy three griddles, a food slicer and a skillet may result in as much as $3 billion in additional federal spending each year with companies owned by veterans.
The Veterans Affairs Department sought to buy the kitchen equipment from a government list of pre-selected vendors who typically offer discounts, a procedure designed to save money. Critics, including a potential bidder, say that approach violates a so-called Veterans First law that requires the VA to steer work to...
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| VA Set to Verify Veteran Small Businesses |
January 3, 2011 - Washington – To further advocate for Veterans, VA announced that companies identifying themselves as small businesses or Veteran-owned businesses to gain priority for some Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts must now provide documentation verifying their status within 90 days of receiving notice from the agency.
“VA is committed to doing business with as well as supporting and protecting Veteran-owned small businesses,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Although the verification process may initially be a challenge to some small business owners and to VA, it’s a necessary step to eliminate misrepresentation by firms trying to receive contracts that should go to service-disabled and other Veteran-owned vendors.”
The Veterans Benefits Act of 2010, signed by the President Oct. 13, expanded VA’s requirement to verify the...
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| Important Information on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) |
The United States Government sets aside contract benefits for companies considered as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB’s). On December 16, 2003 the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 was enacted, amending the Small Business Act. This established a procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
The Salem Law Group, P.A. understands and appreciates the intricacies of the SDVOSB requirements and regulations, and can assist businesses with compliance issues both in Florida and the Federal government. Our expertise can help service-disabled veterans expand their business opportunities from the organization and start-up phase of developing a new business, the proper establishment of joint ventures and subcontracting relationships...
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Terrell Sessums is a lawyer who has served both as a leader for his peers, and as a leader in our legislature championing Florida education.
A product of the Florida public education system, Terrell Sessums is a double degree University of Florida Gator, obtaining his juris doctorate...
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