Starting January 1, 2005 all businesses interested in doing business with the Federal Government will have to register their representations and certifications in the Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA). For more information, click on this paragraph.
The Vendor Information Pages Database is the only Federally controlled database in which a legal verification process is used to determine service disabled or veteran status of a small business. All companies participating in the Veterans First program under PL 109-461 are required to submit evidence of ownership / control and veteran status before being awarded a VA contract under the set-aside authority.
