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How Prime Contractors Benefit from Partnering with Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs)
Prime contractors and large enterprises have a unique opportunity to make a powerful, measurable impact by employing Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) in their supplier chains.
DVBEs bring specialized expertise, agility, discipline, and a mission-oriented culture — traits often forged through military service — that translate directly into strong delivery, adaptability, and performance.
Furthermore, supplier diversity initiatives — especially when they include service-disabled veteran-owned businesses — align companies with federal and state policy goals, unlock incentives and scoring benefits in government bids, and reflect a deep, actionable commitment to honoring those who have made tremendous sacrifices for their country.
This blog explores the unique capabilities of DVBEs, their adaptability, and how large enterprises can leverage these businesses to drive innovation, resiliency, supplier base diversification, and a measurable social and economic impact.
Using a DVBE is not a box-ticking exercise; it's a strategic decision that strengthens your supplier ecosystem and underscores your ongoing commitment to serving veterans and their communities.
The Strategic Advantages of Partnering with DVBEs
When large enterprises team up with DVBEs, they're not just adding a small supplier to their roster — they're strengthening their operations, adding specialized expertise, and honoring service members who have transitioned their discipline and skills into entrepreneurial ventures. Here are a few key strategic benefits to consider:
Specialized Talent, Experience, and Agility
DVBEs are often led by service-disabled veterans who bring a unique blend of discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
Military service instills a mission-oriented culture — a relentless focus on getting the job done — which makes DVBEs well-equipped to respond quickly to changing conditions, resolve problems under pressure, and innovate on the fly.
This adaptability is particularly valuable for large enterprises that operate in dynamic industries, face challenging timelines, or need specialized expertise for a short- or medium-term project.
Access to Incentives and Higher Evaluation Scores in Bids
For large enterprises bidding on government and corporate contracts, supplier diversity is frequently a key scoring criteria in proposal evaluations.
Using DVBEs as suppliers or sub-contractors can directly affect scoring and competitiveness — yielding additional points or preferences under federal, state, or local guidelines.
Some agencies have specific goals for service-disabled veteran participation — often a minimum of 3% — and employing DVBEs can help primes meet or outperform these goals.
This not only strengthens your proposal, making it more likely to win, but it also underscores your organization's genuine commitment to supplier diversity and honoring those who have made significant sacrifices for their country.
Innovation, Resiliency, and Better Risk Mitigation
DVBEs often operate with a small, flexible team — a structure that lets them respond quickly to changing conditions and innovate faster than large, bureaucratic organizations.
This adaptability lets them develop tailored solutions, fill specialized roles, and respond promptly to unique supplier needs — making them a powerful asset to large enterprises and primes.
Furthermore, adding DVBEs to your supplier base reduces risk by strengthening your supply chain resiliency.
Instead of depending solely on a small number of large suppliers, you diversify your supplier base — spreading risk and adding redundancy — which makes your operations more robust against disruptions.
Positive Economic Impact and Community Support
Supplier diversity programs — and particularly those that empower service-disabled veterans — create a ripple effects of benefits in their communities.
DVBEs typically employ veterans, their spouses, and members of their local communities.
Every dollar a large enterprise spends with a DVBE directly supports small businesses, veterans’ families, and local economic development.
This infusion of opportunity helps service members transition back into civilian roles and strengthens the economic health of their communities — a powerful legacy for large enterprises to be a part of.
Enhanced Brand Appeal and Customer Loyalty
Today’s consumers, stakeholders, and employees care deeply about the values their companies espouse and live by.
Supplier diversity signals a strong commitment to equity, opportunity, and honoring service — reflecting positively on your own culture and brand.
Partnering with DVBEs underscores your enterprise’s character and your understanding that honoring service extends far beyond ceremonies; it means delivering opportunity, strengthening communities, and investing in future generations of veteran innovators.
This, in turn, resonates with consumers, investors, employees, and stakeholders who are increasingly choosing to align their loyalty and their dollars with companies that reflect their values.
How Large Enterprises Benefit from Artemis United’s DVBE Experience
As a service-disabled veteran-owned business, Artemis United is uniquely positioned to help large enterprises realize all these benefits.
Here’s how we do it:
Deep Experience: Artemis brings extensive expertise in staffing, technology services, and specialized roles — delivering tailored solutions to match your enterprise’s unique needs.
Scalable Delivery Model: We combine agility, discipline, and adaptability to scale quickly and efficiently. Whether you need specialized roles filled immediately or ongoing support for large projects, we have the resources and expertise to respond promptly.
Supplier Diversity Impact: Partnering with Artemis directly strengthens your supplier diversity portfolio, helping you align with policy goals, incentives, and scoring criteria — and strengthening your bids for future opportunities.
Controlled Risk: Because we operate with a small, specialized team, we can respond faster, resolve issues quickly, and implement innovations without adding needless complexity — reducing risk while delivering measurable results.
Values Alignment: Your enterprise's values around service, opportunity, and community find a perfect match in Artemis.
Together, we can pursue a mission that merges financial performance with a deep and lasting social impact — honoring service through opportunity.
Final Thoughts
Supplier diversity is much more than a policy requirement; it's a powerful opportunity for large enterprises to innovate, drive competitiveness, and create a measurable, positive impact — all while honoring service and strengthening communities.
DVBEs bring specialized expertise, adaptability, discipline, and a deep mission-oriented culture to your supplier base — traits that translate directly into strong delivery and a more robust, flexible enterprise.
Whether you’re a large contractor bidding on federal projects or a Fortune 500 enterprise strengthening your supplier ecosystem, choosing a service-disabled veteran-owned business like Artemis United is a win for your bottom line — and a win for your community.
