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Judge Allows Department of Veterans Affairs to Ignore Veteran Preference When Awarding Contracts

Due to an apparent legislative gap, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doesn’t have to give former service members’ small businesses preference for all of their contracts.  This alarming decision could impact $3 billion in federal contracts each year. On November 27th, U.S. Federal Claims Judge Nancy Firestone ruled against a bid protest filed by a Maryland veteran owned business.  Firestone said… Read more
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Maryland Veterans Businesses Directory (SDVOSB and VOB) Updated

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com has recently updated the Maryland state veteran owned business directory section. This section highlights Maryland businesses that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by veterans (VOB), active duty military, reservists and especially service disabled veterans (SDVOSB) of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, National Guard and Coast Guard. Be sure to get your free… Read more