Interested in accessing a $10 billion annual market to sell your goods and services?

Have you considered selling to the Commonwealth of Virginia?

The Commonwealth of Virginia can be a powerful purchaser - the State purchases nearly $5 billion in goods, services and construction annually. In addition, local governments purchase another $5 billion opening a new market for Virginia business. This business-to-government market represents growth opportunities for Virginia firms interested in selling their products and services to state government.

To help businesses access these opportunities, the Department of Business Assistance (DBA) has established "Selling To The Commonwealth." This program provides web resources, vendor training, technical assistance, and organized buyer-supplier networking events. "Selling To The Commonwealth" connects buyers and suppliers in an effort to maximize open competition and access to state contracting for Virginia businesses.

Admission is FREE to networking events but advanced registration is required. Please check for dates and locations near you at the events section.

You may register for the workshop you wish to attend by clicking the registration link under the desired events you wish to attend and by completing the registration form. Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

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.

More program information is available on the program flier.