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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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FedRAMP & CMMC: What You Need To Know With Jeff Farr of Sera-Brynn

Published on: 26/05/2026

FedRAMP & CMMC: What You Need To Know With Jeff Farr of Sera-Brynn. Watch this GovClose video and review the key government contracting takeaways, strategy notes, and next steps.

FedRAMP & CMMC: What You Need To Know With Jeff Farr of Sera-Brynn

Published on: 26/05/2026

FedRAMP & CMMC: What You Need To Know With Jeff Farr of Sera-Brynn. Watch this GovClose video and review the key government contracting takeaways, strategy notes, and next steps.

Military Veterans: The Key to Business Success in the Defense Industry

Published on: 26/05/2026

Military Veterans: The Key to Business Success in the Defense Industry. Watch this GovClose video and review the key government contracting takeaways, strategy notes, and next steps.

Military Veterans: The Key to Business Success in the Defense Industry

Published on: 26/05/2026

Military Veterans: The Key to Business Success in the Defense Industry. Watch this GovClose video and review the key government contracting takeaways, strategy notes, and next steps.

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Richard C. Howard

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

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