VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS & PROCUREMENT COUNSEL
Building a Veteran-Owned Business or Pursuing a Public Contract?
A government contract can open a new market while introducing strict obligations about bids, performance, subcontractors, pricing and payment. Veteran-owned businesses may also need to distinguish ownership eligibility from the promises made in a particular solicitation. BOLO advises selected New Jersey founders and companies on contracts, governance, procurement-related questions and disputes, without suggesting government affiliation or certification.
BOLO was founded by U.S. Army veteran Brian O’Loughlin. Veteran service informs the firm’s perspective; it does not imply government affiliation, preferred status, or certification.
Legal support for veteran-owned and public-sector businesses
Business structure and eligibility questions
Review legal ownership, control, operating agreements and business documentation relevant to a prospective VOB or DVOB certification application.
Bids, solicitations and vendor terms
Examine requests for proposals, bid conditions, insurance and indemnity provisions, payment terms, and contract-performance risks.
Subcontracting and teaming agreements
Assess the responsibilities, pricing, deliverables, termination rights, and conflict risks among prime contractors, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
Performance and payment disputes
Review claim records, cure notices, contract terms, change requests, and options when a government or private customer contests performance or payment.
New Jersey offers distinct veteran-business certification paths
The New Jersey Treasury administers certifications for Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises, among other business categories. The eligibility and documentation requirements are category-specific; military service alone does not mean a business has received certification.
Certification can support participation in certain state contracting programs, but it does not guarantee a contract award. Procurement rights, award challenges, and agency-specific requirements require separate review.
How BOLO helps you move forward
Clarify the opportunity
Identify the business structure, desired certification, solicitation, or contract dispute.
Review legal and procurement obligations
Examine documents, timing, eligibility standards, performance conditions, and any response path.
Select the appropriate action
Assist with suitable agreements or responses and coordinate with specialized procurement or agency counsel when needed.
Related services
Discuss the decision or deadline with counsel
Share the general nature of your matter, the parties involved and any known deadline. Do not send confidential, patient or privileged materials through the initial contact form. Legal services require conflict review, agreement on scope, and compliance with applicable admission requirements.