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Classes offered multiple times per year; rolling enrollment with limited class size of 50 individuals. Apply through nationalvip.org.
Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation. VIP provides federal contracting training for veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses nationwide to help them increase their ability to win government contracts. The program offers six in-person training sessions at no cost to eligible businesses.
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Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) Trains SDVOSB & VOSB in Public Procurement - Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards 2026 2025 Legislative Reception U.S. Department of Commerce Industry Day Morning Mixer Sponsorship Chamber Policy Committees Chamber Policy Priorities Montgomery County Advocacy Department of Commerce Small Business Industry Day Veteran Institute for Procurement Public Safety Scholarship Fund Public Safety Awards 2026 2025 Legislative Reception U.S. Department of Commerce Industry Day Morning Mixer Sponsorship Chamber Policy Committees Chamber Policy Priorities Montgomery County Advocacy Department of Commerce Small Business Industry Day Veteran Institute for Procurement Public Safety Scholarship Fund Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) The Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF) Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) is the first free training program for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses ( SDVOSB ) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses ( VOSB ).
About the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) VIP is a training program for owners, principals, and C-level executives of service-disabled and Veteran-owned small businesses, that specifically addresses federal procurement. Our 3-day, 27-hour comprehensive certification programs are taught by subject matter experts from industry and government. VIP has always been offered at no cost to Veterans nationwide.
Since the creation of VIP in 2009, over 3,000 Veteran-owned small businesses from all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam are now procurement ready! With the support of our partners at SBA, Lockheed Martin Corporation, the State of Maryland, VIP now offers 6 different curriculums designed to accelerate success and ensure procurement readiness.
VIP classes are open to Veteran-owned businesses nationwide, and open to one executive from each Veteran-owned business enrolled. Class size is limited to 50 individuals. VIP programs are offered multiple times each year either in person at The Bolger Center in Potomac, MD.
For more information or to apply, visit nationalvip. org . The 2024 INC 5000 list features 44 VIP graduate companies 80% said the VIP program changed the way they do business after graduating from VIP GROW Over $37 billion and counting in federal prime contract awards to VIP Grads since 2010.
VIP’s value is not just the knowledge you gain through the training programs. It is also the relationships you build within the VIP Community, a network of industry experts, VIP Alumni, and Primes and government partners committed to your success. Arming Vets to WIN - Donate Today!
Funded by the Montgomery County Community Foundation, VIP is underwritten by corporate sponsorships from Lockheed Martin, and grants from SBA and the State of Maryland 51 Monroe Street, Suite 1800, Rockville, MD 20850 P 301-738-0015 / F 301-738-8792
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Owners, principals, and C-level executives of service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses nationwide; one executive per enrolled business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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