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You Asked, We Listened.

Consult the list of upcoming webinars and town halls to register for a session that will best address your current or future Verification status.

Verification Program Webinars and Town Halls

CVE offers webinars to assist SDVOSBs/VOSBs with various aspects of the Verification process. After each webinar, CVE solicits feedback from webinar participants during town hall sessions. Discussion during town hall sessions is not limited to the webinar topics of “Pre-Application,” “Re-verification,” or “How to Stay Verified.

Participation in Verification Webinars and Town Halls is voluntary. Once registered, participants will receive an invitation to access the event at the email address listed in the firm’s VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) profile. Choose a topic to register for a session that best addresses your current or future Verification status.

Pre-Application Webinar and Town Hall (Every First and Third Friday)

This training is designed for firms that are new to the Vets First Verification Program and have not created a VetBiz VIP profile. SDVOSBs/VOSBs that have been inactive in the program and now wish to submit an application may also benefit from this session.

Pre-Application Webinar
Dates Registration Links
Friday, September 16, 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022
Friday, October 21, 2022
Friday, November 4, 2022
Friday, November 18, 2022
Friday, December 2, 2022
Friday, December 16, 2022
Friday, Janruary 6, 2023
Friday, Janruary 20, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
Friday, February 17, 2023
Friday, March 3, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023
Friday, April 7, 2023
Friday, April 21, 2023
Friday, May 5, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Friday, June 2, 2023
Friday, June 16, 2023
Friday, July 7, 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023
Friday, September 15, 2023

Preparing for Reverification Webinar and Town Hall (Every First Tuesday)

This session is for firms whose Verification will expire in 30 days and/or five months from the date of the scheduled webinar.

Preparing for Reverification
Dates Registration Links
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Tuesday, Janruary 3, 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

How to Stay Verified Webinar and Town Hall (Every Fourth Tuesday)

This training is offered to firms that have been verified for six months and would like to remain verified.

How to Stay Verified
Dates Registration Links
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Tuesday, Janruary 24, 2023
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Post-Review Findings (PRF) Program (Denial Avoidance)

The Post-Review Findings (PRF) Program is designed to reduce denials by allowing applicants to address and correct issues prior to the Decision phase of the Verification process. If an issue is identified during Assessment, CVE will allow the applicant five days to address the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved within five days, the applicant may withdraw the application without penalty and reapply at a later time.

The applicant may also choose to accept an official denial letter and submit a formal Request for Reconsideration. The Case Analyst will explain all options and answer any questions during this process.

Note: Participation in the PRF Program does not guarantee Verification.

Verification Assistance Counselors

VA trains and certifies Verification Assistance Counselors through its Verification Assistance Counseling Program. Under this program, counselors are trained to provide application assistance to SDVOSBs/VOSBs that are interested in becoming verified. VA-certified Verification Assistance Counselors work with applicants to:

  • Offer insight regarding 38 CFR Part 74
  • Review a firm’s business model
  • Assist owners with resource tools
  • Review documents for application submission

Counseling services are available at Procurement Technical Assistance Centers/PTACs throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam at no cost. Veteran business owners are encouraged to contact a counselor in the state where their business is licensed or permitted to operate.

Locate a Verification Assistance Counselor in your area

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