Self-certification ended. Here is what that means for you
Self-certification for veteran-owned small businesses ended in two stages, January and December 2024. What changed, and what to do if you are still self-certified.
The Rule of Two, and why the VA is different
The VA must set contracts aside for veteran-owned small businesses when two are likely to bid. The rest of government operates on weaker, discretionary authority.
How to read a set-aside notice
What the fields on a SAM.gov contract notice actually mean, and which ones decide whether it is worth your time.
State veteran contracting preferences, explained
States run their own veteran business programs on top of the federal one. What the different mechanisms actually do, and why the figures are so often reported wrong.
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