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Technical Assistance

OSDBU offers technical assistance to increase small business participation in the Federal marketplace.

OSDBU technical assistance ensures that Serviced-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small businesses have access to programs and services to increase their participation in the Federal marketplace through our technical assistance activities.

OSDBU is responsible for providing access to small businesses by connecting them with their prospective Small Business Liaison (SBL) based on the geographical location of their business and community of interest. There are 19 Geographical VISNs, these VISNs are identified Small Business Liaisons page.

Through the National Veterans Small Business Engagement and the Direct Access Program, OSDBU directly connects SDVOSB, VOSB, and other small businesses with Procurement Decision Makers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), other Federal agencies and prime contractors, with small business needs to help them to successful compete for procurement contracts.

Small Business owners often ask about how to best present themselves to VA officials, particularly contracting officers, small business specialists, and prime contractors. OSDBU consistently advises that there are three key ingredients to making a favorable impression within the government marketplace:
  • Know your potential customer.
  • Being prepared to deliver a concise “elevator speech” (a 30-second description of your expertise).
  • Having a solid “Capabilities Statement” that address key elements such as past performance, core competencies, and business information.

Please note: Content on this Web page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or to be a comprehensive statement or analysis of application statures, regulations, and case law governing this topic. Rather, it's a plain language summary. If you are seeking claims assitance, your local VA regional office, a VA-recognized Veterans Service Organization, or a VA-accredited attorney or agent can help.