{"id":72469,"date":"2023-11-21T05:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T10:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/?p=72469"},"modified":"2023-11-21T05:22:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T10:22:01","slug":"usda-focused-veteran-owned-small-businesses-drawing-attention-in-2023-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/usda-focused-veteran-owned-small-businesses-drawing-attention-in-2023-2\/","title":{"rendered":"USDA focused Veteran-owned Small Businesses drawing attention in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In honor of National Veteran and Military Families Month, OS AI is spotlighting some of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">US Department of Agriculture <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">focused service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses which were the most viewed profiles on the OrangeSlices partner platform during the second half of FY 2023. The women leading these businesses are guiding teams that are winning, growing, and driving some of the key missions of Federal agencies, and are among those to watch as you consider potential vendors, partners, and employers, in the months and years ahead.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that for the purposes of this report, we are *defining small business as a company that self-identifies in SAM as a small business under $34M, calculated using a multi-year average revenue calculation. If we misrepresented your company and\/or missed your company and you expected to be here, please contact us below. We aim to get it right 100% of the time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/focused-management-inc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Focused Management, Inc. (FMI)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/epsilon-inc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Epsilon<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/windsor-group-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Windsor Group<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/tista-science-and-technology-corporation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TISTA<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/armedia-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Armedia<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/evoke-research-and-consulting-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Evoke Research and Consulting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/longevity-consulting-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Longevity Consulting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/it-concepts-inc\/\">IT Concepts<\/a> **\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/heartland-energy-partners-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heartland Consulting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/directviz-solutions-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/veterans-ez-info-inc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VetsEZ<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/veterans-management-services-inc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VMSI (Veterans Management Services Inc)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/pembroke-partners-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pembroke<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/clj-consulting-contracting-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CLJ Consulting &amp; Contracting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/sierra-7-inc\/\">Sierra7<\/a> **\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/applica-solutions-inc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applica Solutions<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/leading-solutions-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leading Solutions<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/technical-assent-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Technical Assent<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/avalon-business-engineering-services-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avalon Business Engineering Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/rp-professional-services-llc\/\">RP Professional Services<\/a> **\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/etranservices-corp\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eTRANSERVICES<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/appddictionstudio-limited-liability-company\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Appddiction Studio<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/inonde-llc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inonde<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.orangeslices.ai\/listing\/ravens-group-inc-the\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Ravens Group<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>** An\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/its-time-to-elev8-govcon-recognizing-those-government-contracting-companies-who-are-doing-it-the-right-way-2\/\">Elev8 GovCon Honoree<\/a><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><em>, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making the company a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.<\/em>\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest.\u202f\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Care to share your thoughts on why? Comment Below.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Resources\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/its-time-to-elev8-govcon-2024-edition-recognizing-those-government-contracting-companies-who-are-doing-it-the-right-way\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s Time to Elev8 GovCon \u2013 2024 Edition! Recognizing those Government Contracting companies who are Doing It the Right Way<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/rfi-usda-statistical-agencies-seeking-secure-data-enclave-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RFI: USDA Statistical Agencies seeking Secure Data Enclave Services<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/usda-focused-veteran-owned-small-businesses-drawing-attention-in-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">USDA focused Veteran-owned Small Businesses drawing attention in 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/contract-award-300m-usda-ocio-enterprise-telecommunications-solutions-bpa\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contract Award: $300M USDA OCIO Enterprise Telecommunications Solutions BPA<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/usda-focused-women-owned-small-business-partners-targeted-as-we-head-into-fy-2024\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">USDA focused Women-owned Small Business Partners targeted as we head into FY 2024<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/meet-the-usda-focused-8a-small-businesses-drawing-attention-in-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet the USDA focused 8(a) Small Businesses drawing attention in 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/partners-targeting-usda-focused-small-business-consulting-firms-in-the-first-half-of-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Partners targeting USDA focused small business consulting firms in 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/usda-intel\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find more USDA focused intel here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In honor of National Veteran and Military Families Month, OS AI is spotlighting some of the US Department of Agriculture focused service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses which were the most viewed profiles on the OrangeSlices partner platform during the second half of FY 2023. 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