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Veterans Dominate Contract Awards in the VA

Veterans Dominate Contract Awards in the VARichard C. Howard, Lt Col (Ret) Published on: 10/04/2026

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Dominate Contract Awards in the VA. Learn what fiscal policy drives the VA to consider veteran-owned businesses before any other type of business. Learn what the rule of two is and how it can be applied to your business.

Veterans AdministrationVASDVOSBVeterans ContractsBetter and Own Small BusinessService-disabled veteran-owned small business.

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Lt Col (Ret), former DoD acquisitions officer, federal sales advisor, and founder of GovClose.

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