Selling
to the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Virginia buys almost $5 billion in goods, services
and construction annually. This business-to-government market represents
growth opportunities for Virginia firms interested in selling their products
and services to state government.
Businesses
can learn how to access these opportunities through VDBA's "Selling
To The Commonwealth" program. Using the following reference sections
of VDBA's website, businesses can proactively navigate the state contracting
process, while developing prospects for new business.
Virginia's government purchasing is conducted on eVA, www.eva.virginia.gov,
the state's electronic purchasing system. eVA is managed by the Department
of General Services (DGS), the Commonwealth agency which oversees state
purchasing and sets related policies. VDBA has partnered with DGS to develop
educational tools and provide outreach throughout the Commonwealth, helping
businesses understand how to use the eVA system.
Business Certification
The Commonwealth is committed to having an open and fair government marketplace.
In an effort to reach diversity among state government suppliers, and make
sure that historically underutilized businesses gain access to state contracting
opportunities, the Commonwealth is tracking state government spending with
small, women and minority owned (SWAM) businesses.
All Commonwealth agencies maintain procurement utilization plans, with
targets for spending with SWAM firms. Having this designation can increase
your opportunities as a state vendor.
The
Department of Minority Business Enterprise oversees the Commonwealth's
SWAM initiative and provides certification to firms interested in obtaining
SWAM designation. |
SUPPLIER-BUYER EXCHANGE
VDBA's online newsletter for people interested in Virginia's
government purchasing process.
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