Veteran Owned Business Directory (SDVOSBs / VOBs) Blog

December 31st, 2008

Welcome To The Veteran Owned Business Directory Blog

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Launched on Veterans Day 2008, VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is the leading free, comprehensive, user-friendly directory of businesses owned by military veterans, active duty military, reservists and service disabled veterans of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard.

Americans in the United States and abroad have an easy way to proudly search for products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all made by, sold by or serviced by United States military veterans!

More information about VeteranOwnedBusiness.com can be found by visiting http://www.VeteranOwnedBusiness.com or by calling our toll free number at (877) VOB-List. You can also like VeteranOwnedBusiness.com on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/VeteranOwnedBusiness and follow VeteranOwnedBusiness.com on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/VeteranOwned.

Is your business a Veteran Owned Business?  If so, get your company seen by government agencies, corporate purchasing departments, contractors, consumers and fellow veterans looking for your products and services. Click here to add your listing. It’s free!

Looking for more information about the Veteran Owned Business Directory?  Be sure to search through the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Blog.  Here you will find important information on new Veteran Owned Business Directory member, site updates, future plans, news and other notable information and achievements including event information specifically for SDVOSBs and VOBs.

From one veteran owned business to another… thank you for your service to our country!

Brian K. St.Ours, Founder
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com
The Free Directory Of Businesses Owned By U.S. Military Veterans

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Women Veterans Conference! – Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Conference Is Coming to Orlando, Florida

February 9th, 2012

Attention Veteran Business Owners:

Women Veterans Conference!
Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Conference Is Coming to Orlando, FL
U.S. Small Business Administration
And Syracuse University
Bring
V-WISE to Orlando, Florida
March 1-3, 2012

Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) is an entrepreneurial training program for female veterans of all service eras and branches with a passion for and interest in either starting a new small business or growing an existing one.

This unique entrepreneurship training program was designed specifically by Syracuse University with the Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration to encourage and support female veterans interested in pursuing careers as small business owners and entrepreneurs. V-WISE is committed to helping female veterans interested in pursuing careers as small business owners and entrepreneurs. This unique entrepreneurship training program is committed to helping women veterans by providing them the tools to become successful entrepreneurs; its goal is to integrate their leadership, integrity, focus and drive into a premier education training programs taught by accomplished entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship educators from across the United States.

V-WISE enables female veterans to find their passion and to learn the business-savvy skills to turn their ideas or businesses into growth ventures while recognizing entrepreneurship as an important part of economic growth nationwide. This program is key for female veterans to truly pursue their dreams and make them a reality!

V-WISE is a three-phase program

  • Phase 1: What’s first? A 35-day online, self-study course focuses on the basic skills of entrepreneurship and the language of business.
  • Phase 2: Ready, Set, Go! a three-day conference where participants are exposed to accomplished entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship educators from across the United States. This segment includes two tracks or training: a growth track, tailored to those participants already in business, and a startup track focused on potential future entrepreneurs. Courses include business planning, marketing, accounting/finance, operations/production, human resources and work life balance. (The online course segment is a prerequisite to conference training.).
  • Phase 3: Keep Moving
provides ongoing support and mentorship delivered online and through a robust, comprehensive network of mentors and partners.

Admission is on a rolling basis so early application is highly recommended. Participants are responsible for a one-time $75 registration fee and their transportation to and from the on-site conference. All hotel and conference fees are covered through the support of the Small Business Administration.

If you are a female veteran, active-duty female transitioning within 24-months, spouse or female partner of a veteran who is running or growing a small business, or if you are interested in starting a new small business, then V-WISE is your answer!

To apply visit Whitman.syr.edu/vwise.
U.S. Small Business Administration
And Syracuse University
Bring
V-WISE to Orlando, FL
March 1-3, 2012
Female veterans should apply immediately!
Click here to view the V-WISE Brochure (PDF)

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

New Categories Added: Animals and Pets, Watches Stores, Car Wash Locations, Military Pins and more

February 9th, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of several new categories added to our Free Veteran Owned Business Directory of nearly 10,000 members.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our Veteran Owned Business Directory members.

  1. New Mobility and Handicap Access Vans (in New Car Dealerships in Automotive in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  2. Inflatable Party Supply Rentals (in Event, Party and Entertainment Services in the main Business Services Category)
  3. Mobile Video Game Theater (in Party Supplies in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  4. Animals and Pet (in the main Nonprofit and Free Help Category)
  5. Radio Controlled Equipment (in Hobbies and Crafts in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  6. Watches Stores (in Jewelry in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  7. Quilt Repair (in Home Decor in Home and Garden in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  8. Military Pins (in Military and Law Enforcement in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  9. Swimming (in Outdoor Activities in the main Arts and Entertainment Category)
  10. Car Wash Locations (in Automotive in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)

A special “Thank You” to our members and visitors who suggested one or more of the aforementioned new sub-categories!

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If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Attention SDVOSBs and VOBs: N.C. Military Business Center (NCMBC), PTAC and Coastal Carolina Community College to co-host the Walbridge subcontractor networking event

February 1st, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Coastal Carolina Community College are pleased to co-host the Walbridge subcontractor networking event at the following location:

February 17, 2012  9:00 -11:00 am
Coastal Carolina Community College
Melton Skills Building
Rm 104
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546

Seeking Local and Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms

Since its first federal project at Selfridge Field in 1917 until today, Walbridge has successfully completed a wide variety of projects for the federal government. We understand the technical requirements associated with government construction work and we create high-value solutions for our customers and the nation.

Over the past 95 years, Walbridge has steadily grown to become one of the top construction firms in the country with more than 1,000 full-time personnel. In 2011, Engineering News-Record ranked Walbridge 47th on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. With experience in diverse market segment and various contracting services, we adapt to fit our clients’ unique project requirements.  In doing so, Walbridge provides superior construction services in a variety of market segments including, but not limited to: Automotive, Aviation, Commercial, Cultural, Educational, Energy, Government (both state and federal), Healthcare, Manufacturing, Power, Retail,   Wastewater and Sewerage.

Walbridge’s goal is to provide information, guidance and technical assistance to assist small business’ in taking advantage of the federal government’s procurement activities. It is Walbridge’s commitment to promote the use of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms. We establish scopes of work that are solely dedicated to small business participation, along with identifying and breaking out smaller packages from larger scopes of work.  As part of our subcontracting strategy, Walbridge engages in a “Prompt-Pay” policy for the benefit of Small Business partners, recommending that these firms be paid in a shorter time frame than is typical to the industry.

Our commitment to exceed all Small Business goals is not one to use less competitive or more expensive businesses, but to partner with small businesses that have the competitive advantage of working in their local communities, knowing the regional construction trends and being close to their work.

Project Name: P-1253 2D Combat Engineer/Maintenance Ops Facility, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Owner: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Solicitation Number: N40085-11-R-4025

Design and construction of 8 multi-story and/or single-story reinforced concrete masonry unit buildings on pile foundations with structural steel framing, reinforced concrete foundation and floors, reinforced masonry walls and brick veneer. Construction will include administrative space, storage space, drive-through equipment maintenance bays, communications/electronic equipment repair, secure weapons armory with covered weapons cleaning area, indoor simulated marksmanship trainer, showers and locker areas.

Built-in equipment includes a vehicle exhaust system, a waste oil storage tank, 15-ton hydraulic lifts, 30-ton and 20-ton bridge cranes (with 7.5-ton auxiliary cranes) in addition to multiple 7.5 ton cranes in the maintenance facility, welding hood, woodworking dust collection system, paint booth, lubricant fluid distribution system, overhead doors, radiant heating system, and waste oil collection.

Site preparation includes site clearing, excavation and preparation for construction. Paving and site improvements include grading, landscaping, sidewalks, curbs, parking, roadways, fencing and storm-water drainage. Also included are parking for heavy vehicles, open storage areas, vehicle washracks, loading ramps, cantilevered gates and environmental measures. Electrical utilities include primary and secondary distribution systems, lighting, transformers, and telephone and communication networks. Mechanical utilities include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, water lines, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, sewage pumping station, sanitary sewer lines, fire protection systems and supply lines. Also included are vehicle wash systems and an oil/water separator.

The estimated contract to budget amount of the project is $66,750,000.

Project Name: P705/P710 Hangar, Apron, Parking Garage & Ordanance Loading Area Addition, MCAS New River, North Carolina

Owner: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Solicitation Number: N40085-11-R-4024

Hangar and Apron (P-705) - Design and construct a High Bay Aircraft Maintenance Hangar (Type II Hangar per UFC 4-211-01N (Header Truss System)). The square footage of the Hangar is 69,955 square feet. Hangar will have a hangar bay, shop spaces, flight line and class room space in support of one CH-53 aircraft training squadron. The hangar will be steel frame construction (Header Truss). The doors at the front of the Hangar Bay will be rolling Hangar Doors. Electrical systems will include fire protection, electrical distribution and weather vision systems. Site preparation includes an access roadway and relocation of an existing water line. Project will demo two buildings 6,625 square feet total. Project will construct a 6,625 square foot equipment storage shelter. Built-In-Equipment for the Hangar is the following: One passenger elevator, a bridge crane, back-up generator, waste fluid collection system, and aircraft power. Special foundation features include pile foundation for the hangar. The Apron (Access Apron and Parking Apron) will be 824,236 square feet. Project will include a pedestrian bridge and two vehicle flight line gates. Project will required to be LEED Silver Certified.

Parking Garage (P-705) – Construct a 1,200 space three to four story privately owned vehicle parking garage. Special foundation features include pile foundation. The design will be provided. Built-In-Equipment for the Parking Garage includes two passenger traction elevators. Storm Water Management Permit and Erosion Sediment Permit will be provided. An Air permit will be required. Sustainable design features will be included in the design and construction of the projects in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Ordinance Loading Area Addition (P-710) – Construct a 368,018 square foot Ordinance Loading Area Addition. The design will be provided. The Ordnance Loading Area consist of the following: Arming and De-arming Pad (35,338 square feet); Combat Aircraft Loading Area (173,234 square feet); Taxiway – Asphalt (73,378 square feet); and Taxiway – Asphalt (86,068 square feet). Built-In-Equipment will include lighting control system. Sustainable design features will be included in the design and construction of the projects in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005.

The estimated contract to budget amount of the project is $79,666,700, not including FF&E.

Pre-qualification Form:  We require each of our subcontractors to complete an online prequalification. You can complete this online application and view our current bid agenda by going to: www.walbridge.com  and clicking on Bid Agenda or Pre-Qual/Profile on the bottom right corner of the Walbridge webpage.

Who Should Attend.  Presently Walbridge is looking for qualified local and Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms to join our project teams. Walbridge is seeking subcontractors within all divisions.  Specialty contractors within all divisions and suppliers are encouraged to attend.

DIVISIONS
Division 1 – General Requirements Division 9 – Finishes
Division 2 – Site Construction Division 10 – Specialists
Division 3 – Concrete Division 11 – Equipment
Division 4 – Masonry Division 12 – Furnishes
Division 5 – Metals Division 13 – Special Construction
Division 6 – Woods & Plastics Division 14 – Conveying Systems
Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Division 15 – Mechanical
Division 8 – Doors and Windows Division 16 – Electrical

Registration.  To pre-register for this event, http://www.ncmbc.us/Walbridge.php.

POC.

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Detroit to Host 2012 Veterans Small Business Conference and Hiring Fair for Veterans | Veteran Owned Business PSA

January 26th, 2012

PSA for Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

Detroit to Host VA Small Business Conference, Hiring Fair
Help for Veterans Who Own Businesses, Seek Jobs

The National Veterans Small Business Conference, the government’s premier event for Veteran-owned small businesses, is coming to Detroit’s Cobo Center June 25-29, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced today.

VA also announced that a “VA for Vets” Hiring Fair will be held during the conference for Veterans looking for careers in the public and private sectors. The conference is expected to attract thousands of Veterans, business owners and federal employees, and bring an estimated $3 million in direct spending to the city.

“VA is committed to bringing more Veteran-owned businesses into the public-private partnership,” said VA Chief of Staff John Gingrich. “In addition to the National Veterans Small Business Conference, our Detroit Hiring Fair will provide Veterans with on-the-spot job opportunities and interviews, while also offering career search classes and one-on-one counseling.”

Last year’s National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo in New Orleans drew almost 5,000 attendees, and more than 6,000 participants are expected this year.

The Detroit Hiring Fair builds upon VA’s success Jan. 18 in Washington at which a partnership of federal agencies and private industry attracted over 4,100 Veterans and resulted in over 2,600 on-the-spot interviews and more than 500 tentative job offers.

“These events are part of Secretary Shinseki’s ongoing efforts to help Veterans find employment in both the public and private sectors,” said Gingrich. “As the President said in yesterday’s State of the Union address, Veterans are crucial to our economy, and we need to find them jobs.”

This year’s conference will include an open house that gives Veterans the chance to learn the wide range of resources available to help them with their own businesses.  Also available will be the VetGovPartner online platform, which enables networking, viewing the business profiles of all participants, and identifying business opportunities with more than 400 government procurement decision makers in attendance.

Known historically as the world’s capital for the transportation industry, the Detroit metro area is reinventing itself with six booming industries: medical research, defense, entertainment, green tech, urban farming, and aeronautics.  About 330,000 Veterans are served by the city’s VA medical center, and more than 704,000 Veterans live in Michigan.

VA invites all interested persons and businesses to attend.  More information is available at www.nationalveteransconference.com. Registration for the conference begins Friday, January 27.

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Veteran Business Owners needed for upcoming national business article on Military Experience and Business Leadership?

January 25th, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

Veteran Business Owners needed for upcoming national article:

“How Your Military Experience Influenced Your Business Leadership Style?”

Veteran Owned Business was recently contacted by a writer for a national publication who is working on an article about: “…how military experience influences the leadership styles of veteran business owners?“  In short, VOB has been asked to reach out to our members to find veteran owned businesses (with a minimum of 10 employees) to answer two (2) survey questions for possible inclusion in this–and future–business article(s).

If you are a military veteran (active duty and/or reserves works too), run a successful business and have at least 10 employees, please email us your answers to the following questions.  Also, please include your contact information in case we and/or the writer needs to get back in touch with you.

  1. Do you have any specific stories or examples that illustrate how the discipline instilled in you during your military career has translated into your career as the leader of a business?

  2. As you developed your own leadership style and practices, did you model yourself after any particular military leader: someone you served under or with, or whom you just know a great deal about? If so, who is that person (or people)?

Because of the demographics of the publication (and because the subject is “leadership styles”), the magazine is stipulating  the response come from a business owner who a) was/is in the military b) is still in business and c) has a minimum of 10 employees.

Please email your responses to: info@VeteranOwnedBusiness.com. Don’t forget to include your contact information including: name, business name, phone number, and email address.

We are keeping our fingers crossed we get a good response to this media request in order to help a few of our members get national exposure!

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

FREE Technology Innovation Funding for Small Businesses and Exporting Event at Connecticut Northwest Chamber of Commerce

January 19th, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members:

 

Technology Innovation Funding for Small Businesses and Exporting

Date: February 28, 2012 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: CT Northwest Chamber of Commerce
Suite R101, 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT 06790
Parking: Free
Registration: 9:45am-10:00am
Click here to register and find out more about this event

Join Connecticut Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), the Small Business Association (SBA), the CT Procurement Technical Assistance Program (CT-PTAP), the U.S. Commercial Service, and the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at this informational seminar concerning Federal Small Business Innovation grants and Export assistance. If you are a veteran, woman, or minority-owned small tech business in Connecticut, come to this event to find out more about how we can help your small technology business compete in local, national, and global economies!

About the Connecticut Small Business SBIR Office:
A Federal and State Technology partnership program exists in Connecticut to provide education and support services in 2012 to women, minority, and veteran owned technology owned small businesses to help them understand and access federal Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grants. The federal Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program is a way for small tech. businesses to fund their research and development without taking out loans and without giving up equity or intellectual property. The Connecticut SBIR office has built best practices and an extensive networking database including major defense contractors and other leading firms that share an interest in increasing the diversity of their innovative and talented supply chains.

About the U.S. Commercial Service:
The U.S. Commercial Service is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The U.S. Commercial Service promotes economic prosperity, enhances job creation, and strengthens national security through a global network of the best international trade professionals. It promotes and protects U.S. commercial interests aboard and delivers customized solutions to ensure that U.S. businesses are successful in the global marketplace.

About Connecticut PTAP:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program provides marketing and technical assistance to Connecticut businesses selling, or interested in selling, their products and/or services to federal, state and local government agencies. Services include customized client bid matching, individual counseling, seminars, bid/proposal preparation, assistance with Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and specialized marketing assessments. Services are state wide and offered at no cost to businesses.

About the SBA:
SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses that have been specifically designed to meet key financing needs, including debt financing, surety bonds, and equity financing.
For more Information/Registration Contact:
Joshua Maurer: 1-860-638-6950 or joshua.maurer@trade.gov
Roberta Rossi: 1-860-257-2338 or roberta.rossi@ctionnovations.com
Anthony Sargis: 1-860-638-6950 or anthony.sargis@trade.gov

*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Please contact Roberta Rossi at 860 257 2338 to make arrangements.

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

New Categories Added: Sub Shops, Cajun Restaurants, Tanning Salons, UPS Stores and More

January 13th, 2012

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors:

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of several new categories added to our Free Veteran Owned Business Directory of nearly 10,000 members.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our Veteran Owned Business Directory members.

  1. Sub Shops (in the main Food and Drink Category)
  2. Cajun Style Restaurants (in Restaurants and Dining in the main Food and Drink Category)
  3. Tanning Salons (in Bath, Beauty and Body in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  4. UPS Stores Owned by Veterans (in Shipping and Packaging Stores in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  5. Oil and Lube Services (in Automotive in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  6. Automotive Brake Services (in Automotive in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  7. Automotive Window Tinting (in Automotive in the main Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
  8. Moving Truck Rentals (in Relocation Services in the main Real Estate Related Category)
  9. Security Guard Trainings (in the main Security and Safety Category)
  10. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (in Business Resource Centers (BRC) in the main Nonprofit and Free Help Category)

A special “Thank You” to our members and visitors who suggested one or more of the aforementioned new sub-categories!

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If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

NASA-Wide Veteran Owned Small Business & Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Industry Day 2012

January 12th, 2012

Attention ALL SDVOSBs and Veteran Owned Businesses:

NASA Veteran Owned Business and SDVOSB Industry Day 2012
Houston Texas
January 31, 2012

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing a “NASA-Wide Veteran Owned Small Business/Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Industry Day 2012” event to be hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center on January 31, 2012, in Houston, TX.

All Veteran Owned Small Businesses/Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses are highly encouraged to attend this NASA-wide event and participate in various Workshops such as “Responding to Market Research and Sources Sought Synopses”, “NASA Mentor ProtĂ©gĂ© Program”, “Small Business Program Changes”, and “Working with Prime Contractors”, as well as sign up for One-on-One Business Matchmaking Sessions to present your company capabilities. You will have the opportunity to present your company capabilities to various JSC Center Program and Technical Directorates, all the NASA Centers, as well as local JSC Large Prime Contractors.

NASA has placed high importance on achieving the SDVOSB goal  participation for Fiscal Year 2012 and beyond and therefore is seeking the maximum practicable attendance and participation of all SDVOSB’s.

Your attention is invited to visit the following weblink at
http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/SB-IndustryDay.html for more information on the Agenda for the day’s events, RSVP information, maps and directions, as well as to sign up for the Workshops and One-on-One Business Matchmaking Sessions.

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Burlington County NJ Animal Shelter Offers “FREE PETS FOR VETS” PROGRAM | Pet Adoption Fees Waived For All County Veterans

January 9th, 2012

Burlington County Animal Shelter Offers “FREE PETS FOR VETS” PROGRAM
Freeholder O’Brien: Pet Adoption Fees Waived For All County Veterans


Click image above for more information or call us at: (609) 265-5073

Military men and women in Burlington County (New Jersey) now may have another “friend” waiting for them at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien recently unveiled the shelter’s “Free Pets for Vets” program, through which all county veterans may adopt a dog or cat free of charge. “It is well know that companion animals can help to reduce stress, depression and anxiety,” said O’Brien. “What we’re doing is reducing the barriers for adopting animals for those who, we believe, will truly appreciate the companionship.”

The typical cost of adopting from the shelter runs anywhere from $45 to $100, depending on whether it is a cat or dog, and the age of the animal. All animals are neutered or spayed before being adopted out. Veterans interested in adopting will need to fill out an application form and show a copy of their DD-214 or County Veteran ID Card. The typical waiting period runs anywhere from one to seven days, depending upon the animal.

“All County residents in the market for a pet should consider the shelter,” said O’Brien. “Visitors are welcomed to walk through the kennels, and acquaint themselves with our ‘occupants’ who are looking for new homes.”
The Animal Shelter is located on Pioneer Boulevard in the County’s Westampton Complex, off Woodlane Road. It has hours every day but Sundays and holidays. The phone number is (609) 265-5073. Information about the shelter and photos and data on pets available for adoption can be found on the County’s website at www.co.burlington.nj.us, by clicking on the Health Department and then Animal Shelter.

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SDVOSB and VOBs Architect/Engineer (AE) Firms Sought by the Bronx VAMC – VA NY/NJ Veterans Integrated Service Network RFI

January 6th, 2012

Attention Veteran Business Owners:

Solicitation Number: VA24312I0592
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Office: Bronx VAMC (NAL)
Location: Department of Veterans Affairs
****Request for information only****
Email Contact: Christopher Ward

VA NY/NJ Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN3) is seeking potential small business sources for Architect/Engineer (AE) firms certified in the following categories: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB.) or Small Business (SB). This Source Sought / Request for information (RFI) is posted for market research purposes ONLY. It is not a solicitation. Not a request for an SF-330.
The intent of this RFI is to help determine the procurement strategy in soliciting sources for three subsequent AE multiple award IDIQ schedules for VISN3 in the following A/E design areas:

1. COMPREHENSIVE

a. This area is seeking professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of various projects that require a comprehensive range of services. They may include architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, pluming, fire protection, landscape architecture, interior design, automatic transport systems, as well as lead and asbestos abatement. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the preparation of design, working drawings, planning, programming studies, investigations, site selections, specifications, cost estimates, miscellaneous reports, review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data and other related documents. On certain projects the Architect/Engineer (A/E) may be requested to provide most or all of the professional services necessary. Additionally, contracts awarded on this schedule obligate the A/E to provide all supplemental and/or advisory input as required for projects being designed within VISN 3.

2. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL (MEP)

a. This areas is seeking professional architectural and/or engineering services necessary for the design of various projects that require primarily (MEP) electrical and mechanical services. They may include, but are not limited to, the preparation of design, working drawings, planning, programming studies, investigations, site selections, specifications, cost estimates, miscellaneous reports, review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data and other related documents. On certain projects the A/E may be requested to provide most or all of the professional services necessary. Additionally, contracts awarded on this schedule obligate the A/E to provide all supplemental and/or advisory input as required for projects being designed within VISN

3. STRUCTURAL

a. This area is seeking professional architectural and/or engineering services necessary for the design of various projects that require structural services. They may include, but are not limited to, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape architecture, interior design, automatic transport systems, as well as lead and asbestos abatement. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the preparation of design, working drawings, planning, programming studies, investigations, site selections, specifications, cost estimates, miscellaneous reports, review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data and other related documents. On certain projects the Architect/Engineer (A/E) may be requested to provide most or all of the professional services necessary. Additionally, contracts awarded on this schedule will obligate the Architect/Engineer to provide all supplemental and/or advisory input as required for projects being designed within VISN 3.

The geographic area of consideration is restricted to firms with an office located within a 250-mile radius of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468.

VISN3 anticipates the estimated maximum cumulative A/E fees (for a base year + 4 option years) under any resultant contracts shall not exceed: $10.0 million for M/E and Structural and $8.3 million for Comprehensive. For individual task orders, the minimum is anticipated to be $500 and the maximum will $1,000,000.

The applicable NAICS Code is 541310 Architect Services, with a size standard of $4.5 Million.

If your firm meets the criteria for any or all of the A/E Design area’s (Comprehensive, MEP, Structural) please send an email to Christopher Ward by 3:00 pm EST on January 12, 2011, with the subject line “AE- IDIQ” – and your firm’s name.

Emails should include the following:

1. Contact info (name, name of firm, address, phone, email)
2. DUNS number
3. Proof of valid ORCA and CCR registration.
a. (note: CCR listing should include NAICS Code 541310)
4. Proof of SDVOSB/VOSB certification (if applicable)
5. State each of the areas above (Comprehensive, MEP, Structural) you meet the requirements for and can be expected to respond to a subsequent request for more information (SF-330) and solicitation for.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR AN SF-330. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

Response date (Deadline):

For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for this upcoming procurment, responses must be received no later than close of business on Thursday, January 12, 2012 EST. Time permitting, responses received after that date may be included in our research but cannot be guaranteed.

Contracting Office Address:
VISN 3 Network Contracting Activity
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
MCC: 10N3/NCO,
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, New York 10468-3992

Place of Performance:
The Veterans Health Administration of NY & NJ (VISN 3):
Bronx, NY 10468
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Castle Point, NY 12511
East Orange, NJ 07018
Lyons, NJ 07939
Montrose, NY 10548
New York, NY 10010
Northport, NY 11768
St. Albans , NY 11425

Point of Contact(s):
CHRISTOPHER WARD, CONTRACTING OFFICER
Special Projects Coordinator
VISN 3 Network Contracting Office
E-mail: Christopher Ward

Disclaimer

This “Sources Sought” Request For Information (RFI) notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

:
Department of Veterans Affairs
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx NY 10468-3904
:
Christopher Ward
Contract Specialist
718-741-4677

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This is a public service announcement (PSA) brought to you by Veteran Owned Business.   Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee the above offer.  VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled  veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.