“While most of the rules for SDVOSB eligibility now reside with the SBA, the VA is still responsible for verification of entities for inclusion into its database of verified SDVOSBs and VOSBs. A recent Court of Federal Claims case describes what sort of conduct might get a business removed from the VA’s database–even if that conduct doesn’t run afoul of the SBA’s SDVOSB rule.”
“While the conduct in this case is somewhat egregious, it is a good reminder that VA has the power to thoroughly investigate the eligibility of an SDVOSB and can revoke the verified status based on inaccurate statements in an application.”
“In BTR Enterprises of SC, LLC v. United States, 140 Fed. Cl. 500 (2018), the court considered the VA’s decision to cancel BTR’s verified status in the Center for Veterans Enterprise’s database of SDVOSBs. This case was decided under the old versions of the rules, but it is still relevant as the current control regulations are similar to the old version.”
“BTR submitted its application for CVE verification…” Read the full article here.
Source: COFC: False Information in SDVOSB Application Proper Grounds for VA Removal – By Shane McCall, January 21, 2019. SmallGovCon.
