### Company Overview & Leadership
Veteran Technology Partners, LLC (VTP), founded in 2016 [1], is dedicated to providing technology solutions that support the mission-critical goals of the Federal Government [1]. The company focuses on modernizing IT infrastructure and solving technology challenges, particularly for the Department of Veterans Affairs and supporting agencies [1]. Operating as a remote reseller organization, VTP minimizes its carbon footprint compared to organizations that maintain physical manufacturing locations [1]. VTP published its first baseline Corporate Sustainability Responsibility Report in 2024, detailing corporate practices for fiscal year 2023 (January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023) [1].
The company maintains rigorous operational standards, adhering to strict data protection policies, providing ongoing staff training on data privacy, and maintaining an incident response plan to ensure transparent communication in the event of a data breach [1]. Furthermore, VTP prioritizes purchasing EPEAT compliant products from various suppliers to ensure sustainable practices are met for agencies procuring solutions [1].
**Leadership Team:** * CEO, Veteran Technology Partners, LLC [1]
**Core Focus Areas:** * Primary industry sectors: Federal Government [1], Department of Veterans Affairs [1], Patient Care [7] * Main technology specializations: Cloud Computing (Private & Hybrid Cloud) [1], Networking (Software-defined Networking, SD-WAN) [1], Data Center (Storage, Enterprise Servers) [1], Security (Risk Assessments, Endpoint Defense) [1], End User Computing (VDI Solutions, Commercial & Ruggedized Notebooks) [1]
**Key Environmental and Social Commitments:** * VTP partners with vendors, such as Ace Computers, that utilize Renewable Energy Credits/Renewable Energy Sources to offset their electricity usage [1]. * The company utilizes Ace Computers' Product Take-Back, End-of-Life Processing, and E-Waste Program for IT disposal and deposition [1]. * VTP seeks partnerships with businesses that are RBA compliant and hold supplier codes of conduct [1]. * The organization actively engages with local veteran communities through volunteer initiatives and local economic support [1]. * VTP implements employee training programs and flexible work arrangements to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace [1].
**Company Statistics:** * Years in operation: Founded 2016 [1] * Corporate headquarters location: 340 Howard Ave. Suite 101 Des Plaines, IL 60018 [2] * Cage Code: 7Q6Q6 [2] * SAM.Gov ID: KDLED2J72983 [2]
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### Federal Market & Contracts
Veteran Technology Partners (VTP) maintains a specialized federal market position by holding prime contracts designed to streamline the acquisition of Cisco products and services for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the broader federal sector [1]. The firm operates as a prime contract holder for the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) and supports NASA through the Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) [1][3]. The DoD ESI Cisco Agency Catalogs are designated as Best in Class (BIC) spend, utilizing strategic sourcing disciplines such as price benchmarking and reducing contract duplication [5]. The ESI contract is purpose-built for the Department of Defense, offering faster procurement and full regulatory compliance for Cisco acquisitions [4].
The NASA SEWP V GWAC, identified as the largest GWAC in the federal space, provides the latest in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Audio-Visual (AV) products and services for all Federal Agencies and their approved contractors [2][8]. The SEWP Program Office manages this suite of government-wide IT products and services contracts to enable Federal Agencies to achieve their missions and strategic initiatives [2]. The ESI BPA Catalog allows DoD access to Cisco products and services, with the Cisco Global Price List (GPL) uploaded monthly on the NASA SEWP DOD ESI site to ensure the availability of the latest products [8][5].
#### Contract Vehicles * VTP supports NASA within the SEWP V Group B, Category B contract, designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small business value-added resellers [3]. * VTP holds SEWP V contracts NNG15SD43B and NNG15SD69B, both issued May 1, 2015, with an expected expiration date of April 30, 2025 [3]. Contract NNG15SD43B is also listed with an expiration date of April 30, 2030 [8].
#### Notable Programs * Under SEWP V, VTP provides hardware, software, maintenance, warranty, product-based engineering, installation, and implementation services [3]. * The DoD ESI agreement requires resellers to designate all hardware as "TAA Compliant," "Not TAA Compliant," or "Not Applicable" for each quoted line item, adhering to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. & 2501-2581) [5]. * Acquisition of Cisco Cloud Products must comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 239.76 and operate in accordance with the current DoD Cloud Computing (CC) Security Requirements Guide (SRG) [5]. * Cisco Cloud Offerings available for purchase under the ESI Agreement are limited to those products that are FEDRAMP certified [5].
#### Identifiers & Codes (UEI/CAGE/NAICS/PSC/SIN) * VTP operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [2]. * The firm’s CAGE Code is 7Q6Q6 [3]. * VTP’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) is KDLED2J72983 [2]. * The primary NAICS code listed for SEWP V Group B & C is 541519 [2]. * The company’s TIN is 81-3831869 [2].
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### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Veteran Technology Partners, LLC (VTP) maintains a robust management framework, evidenced by certifications across quality, environmental stewardship, and information security standards. VTP holds dual certification for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, demonstrating commitment to both management system requirements and environmental impact mitigation [8]. The organization also achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification for its scope as a value added reseller for IT equipment [1]. Furthermore, VTP self-assessed compliance with the requirements in the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) Certification Program for Open Trusted Technology Provider™ V1 [6].
As a completely remote reseller organization without a physical manufacturing location, VTP maintains a minimal carbon footprint [10]. The company mitigates environmental impact by prioritizing the purchase of EPEAT compliant products from various suppliers [10] and partners with Ace Computers to provide customers access to their Product Take-Back, End-of-Life Processing, and E-Waste Program, utilizing R2 Certified recyclers such as Call2Recycle and Com2Recycling [10].
VTP operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [2], aligning with federal purchasing mandates that prioritize working with veteran entrepreneurs [2]. The company holds the NASA SEWP V contract, supporting NASA within the SEWP V Group B, Category B service disable veteran-owned small business value-added resellers contract [11]. Additionally, VTP provides exclusive access to the Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) contract for faster, pre-approved Cisco procurement [2].
#### Quality Management (ISO/CMMI) * Veteran Technology Partners, LLC achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification on February 12, 2024, valid until February 12, 2027 [1]. * The certification scope covers the organization’s function as a value added reseller for IT equipment [1]. * QMS Global Group issued the certificate, number 50475479/IT, with authorization provided by Accreditation Services for Certification Bodies Limited (ASCB) in accordance with ISO 17021:2011 [1]. * The company maintains an internal environmental management system certified to ISO 14001:2015, which includes an annually reviewed formal environmental Policy [10].
#### Security & Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP) * Veteran Technology Partners, LLC complies with the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) Certification Program for Open Trusted Technology Provider™ V1, based on a self-assessment [6].
#### Socioeconomic Status * Veteran Technology Partners, LLC is classified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [2]. * The company is also classified as a Small Business and a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) under SEWP V Group B & C [4]. * VTP holds SEWP V contracts NNG15SD43B and NNG15SD69B, issued May 1, 2015, and expiring April 30, 2025 [11]. * Key identifiers include CAGE Code 7Q6Q6, DUNS 080391614, UEID KDLED2J72983, and TIN 81-3831869 [4]. * The primary NAICS code listed is 541519 [4].
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### Recent News & Recognition
Veteran Technology Partners, LLC (VTP, LLC), founded in 2016 [2], established its commitment to sustainability and governance by publishing its first baseline Corporate Sustainability Responsibility Report in 2024, detailing practices from fiscal year 2023 [2]. The company achieved dual certification for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 on February 12, 2024, validating its quality and environmental management systems for value added IT equipment reselling [6]. VTP, LLC continues to support the Federal Government's mission-critical goals, holding key contracts including SEWP V (NNG15SD43B) and Cisco DOD ESI [2][4], focusing specifically on modernizing IT infrastructure for the Department of Veterans Affairs and supporting agencies [2].
The firm maintains a diverse partner ecosystem of over 50 technology providers, including Dell Technologies Inc [1], Cisco Systems Inc [[LINK:https://thevtp1.com/partners/][