Certification Details
Program
SBA VetCert
Certification
SDVOSB / VOSB
Certified
06/26/2026
Renewal
06/26/2029
Legal Name
Forward Career Labs LLC
DBA Forward Security Labs
CAGE Code
1AFL4
UEI
XLRANAT2ULJ9
SAM.gov
Active
Connecticut
Veteran-Owned Micro Business Certified
Primary NAICS
541512
Additional NAICS
541519, 541511, 541611, 611430
Connecticut Veteran-Owned Micro Business
Forward Security Labs holds Connecticut Veteran-Owned Micro Business certification. Connecticut Veteran-owned micro businesses receive a 15% price preference in the determination of the lowest responsible qualified bidder by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. The applicable solicitation and contracting agency determine how the preference is applied.
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View the Connecticut Veteran-Owned Micro Business programWhat This Certification Means
Why SDVOSB certification matters for federal contracting.
The federal self-certification grace period for subcontracting and goaling ended December 22, 2024. SBA VetCert certification is now required for veteran firms to count for those purposes. Forward Security Labs holds active SBA VetCert certification.
Agency Contracting Goals
The federal government aims to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses each year. Individual opportunities and agency acquisition strategies vary, and SBA certification is required for veteran firms to count for federal goaling purposes.
Prime Subcontracting Plans
Certain federal contracts awarded to other-than-small businesses above the applicable thresholds require approved small-business subcontracting plans when capable small businesses can perform subcontract work. SDVOSB participation can be included in those plans, subject to the contract, the approved plan, current certification, size status, and other applicable requirements.
Similarly Situated Entity Rule
Under FAR 52.219-14, a first-tier subcontractor may qualify as a “similarly situated entity” when it has the same small-business program status that qualified the prime for the award and is small under the NAICS code assigned to the subcontract. For an applicable SDVOSB set-aside, FSL may qualify when those contract-specific conditions are satisfied.
VA Vets First Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs operates under the VA Vets First contracting program, which gives priority to certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs. FSL holds both designations.
Connecticut Certification
Veteran-owned at the federal level and in Connecticut.
Forward Security Labs is also certified as a Connecticut Veteran-Owned Micro Business. Connecticut procurement rules provide a 15% veteran-owned microbusiness price preference in qualifying state bid evaluations when the solicitation requirements are met.
Connecticut Veteran-Owned Micro Business Certified
This state certification is separate from SBA VetCert. For Connecticut opportunities, buyers should follow the specific solicitation instructions for claiming or evaluating the preference. View the official Connecticut program →
The Veteran Behind the Certification
Not a shell company. Operational experience from three careers.
Military Service
U.S. Army Combat Veteran
Served in the U.S. Army with a combat deployment to Afghanistan. The service-connected disability underlying this SDVOSB certification was incurred during active duty.
Emergency Healthcare
Paramedic and EMS Supervisor
20+ years in emergency healthcare including field EMS, Emergency Department operations, and EMS supervision. Real mass casualty incident experience applied directly to preparedness consulting.
Cybersecurity
B.S. Cybersecurity, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity completed Cum Laude while working full time in emergency healthcare. GRC, compliance, and risk management applied to every client engagement.
SDVOSB Capability Areas
What FSL brings to subcontracting engagements.
GRC Consulting
Gap assessments, risk registers, control mapping, audit readiness aligned to NIST CSF, HIPAA, and SOC 2.
HIPAA Compliance
Security risk assessments, gap analysis, and policy documentation for covered entities and business associates.
Emergency Preparedness
Full-cycle preparedness planning aligned to HSEEP and NIMS. Hazard ID, gap analysis, plan development, and exercise execution.
Tabletop Exercises
Custom and ready-to-run exercise packages for ransomware, BEC, MCI/active shooter, and business continuity scenarios.
Business Continuity
BCP development, business impact analysis, COOP documentation, and recovery planning aligned to NIST 800-34.
Policy and Documentation
Security policies, procedures, incident response plans, and compliance documentation built for real-world use.
Healthcare Preparedness
Support for hospitals, EMS agencies, public health programs, and healthcare-focused consulting teams.
Vendor Risk Management
Third-party risk assessments, security questionnaire support, and vendor documentation review.
NAICS Codes
Registered contract vehicles
Primary
541512
Computer Systems Design Services
Additional
541519
Other Computer Related Services
Additional
541511
Custom Computer Programming Services
Additional
541611
Management Consulting Services
Additional
611430
Professional and Management Training
Target Agencies and Primes
Where FSL capabilities align to federal priorities.
VA
Department of Veterans Affairs. Healthcare IT, preparedness, and GRC work under VA Vets First. T4NG2 and related vehicles.
HHS
Department of Health and Human Services. HIPAA compliance, public health preparedness, and emergency management support.
CISA / DHS
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. GRC, preparedness, tabletop exercises, and resilience documentation.
FEMA
Emergency preparedness, exercise design, HSEEP-aligned planning, and continuity of operations support.
State and Local
State emergency management agencies, public health departments, municipal governments, and local first responder programs.
Prime Contractors
Large primes with active SDVOSB subcontracting goals on VA, HHS, DHS, and DoD contracts seeking qualified participation.
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Need a certified SDVOSB subcontractor?
Forward Security Labs is available for subcontracting, teaming, staff augmentation, proposal support, and project-based documentation work. Direct founder contact. No handoff. For defined teaming and subcontract work packages, see Prime Contractor Support.
michael@forwardsecuritylabs.com · CAGE: 1AFL4 · UEI: XLRANAT2ULJ9
Certification and Procurement Notice
Certification status supports eligibility for certain opportunities but does not guarantee set-aside eligibility, sole-source eligibility, subcontracting credit, a price preference, proposal evaluation results, or contract award for any specific procurement. The solicitation, contract clauses, assigned NAICS code, size standard, current SAM and certification records, agency rules, and other opportunity-specific requirements control.
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