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Becoming a Supplier Businesses interested in selling to the Commonwealth need to register with eVA, the state's electronic purchasing system. By visiting, www.eva.virginia.gov, proceed through online vendor registration directly from the home page. To gain a better understanding of how VDBA can help you navigate the state government marketplace, familiarize yourself with our web-based supplier resources:
VDBA's online Business Resource Center includes a reference section entitled "Selling To The Commonwealth." Access a variety of web links and electronic reference material on the topic of state government purchasing. Our most helpful vendor training tool is the "Selling To The Commonwealth Supplier Tip Sheet." This two-page brochure provides step-by-step instructions and contact information for help with the process. Looking for help marketing your products and services to state government? Let VDBA light the way. Contact VDBA's Procurement Assistance staff at 804-371-0465. Supplier-Buyer Networking Events VDBA is host or partner to supplier-buyer networking events around Virginia. These are low-cost or free events which provide businesses an educational experience, and an opportunity to meet state government buyers face to face. Check our website Events Calendar for upcoming "Selling To The Commonwealth" events in your region. VDBA issues a bi-monthly online newsletter for people interested in Virginia's government purchasing process. To access the current and archived issues, click newsletter. Questions? If you cannot find the answer to your question in the above resources or elsewhere on our site, please contact VDBA's Virginia Business Information Center at 804-371-0438, toll-free at 1-866-248-8814 or via email at VBIC@vdba.virginia.gov. Professional, experienced business counselors will provide an immediate response to your inquiry or direct contacts to resources available to help you. About the VDBA | Virginia Business Information Center | Small Business Development |
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