Small Business Contracts in Virginia
Federal Small Business set-aside contracts available in Virginia plus state-level small-business preferences (Virginia Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDV)). Below: current open opportunities, how to qualify, and where to register.
Small Business program at a glance
A federal contracting requirement that restricts competition on certain contracts to small businesses, as defined by the SBA size standard for the contract's NAICS code. The most common federal set-aside type.
Virginia state small-business programs
In addition to federal Small Business set-asides, Virginia maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- Virginia Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDV)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women-Owned Business (WBE)
- Micro Business
Statutory reference: Virginia Public Procurement Act (Code of Virginia §2.2-4300 et seq.).
Virginia has a 42% SWaM (Small, Women, and Minority Owned Business) participation goal — the highest in the US.
Where to register in Virginia
Virginia eVA is the primary state procurement portal. Register on eVA for State of Virginia procurement opportunities. eVA registration is mandatory for vendors selling to the Commonwealth.
No open bids currently matching “small business set-aside” in Virginia. Try browsing all Virginia bids or the national Small Business program page.