Professional Services Procurement Bids in Virginia
5 open professional services procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting professional services bids in Virginia: Federal Government (SAM.gov).
Professional Services procurement in Virginia
Virginia government professional services procurement is uniquely concentrated in the DC-metro corridor and dominated by heavy federal-adjacent work — many Virginia state agencies engage consulting firms that also serve federal customers, creating overlap with federal contracting. The largest state buyers are Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA — IT professional services statewide), Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS — Medicaid consulting), Department of Transportation (VDOT — engineering design), Department of Health, and the state university system (particularly Virginia Tech and University of Virginia consulting programs). Local governments in the DC-metro area (Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria, Loudoun County) run substantial standalone professional-services procurement.
Virginia's procurement is governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA — Code of Virginia §2.2-4300 et seq.). eVA (eva.virginia.gov) is the mandatory vendor registration system for all state agency procurement — vendors CANNOT bid on Virginia state contracts without eVA registration. Local governments frequently also require eVA registration. VITA runs Statewide Contracts for IT professional services that agencies task-order against — analogous to NY ITS STCs and Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts.
Virginia SWaM (Small, Women, and Minority-owned Business) participation goals are among the highest in the US — 42% combined target across state procurement. Virginia SWaM certification is issued by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (sbsd.virginia.gov). SDV (Service-Disabled Veteran) certification carries additional goals. Primes on Virginia state contracts typically demonstrate SWaM subcontracting to meet the 42% target — highest MWBE-equivalent goal of any state. Federal 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB apply on federally-funded work (many DoD contracts pass through Virginia state agencies).
Common questions — Professional Services in Virginia
What is eVA and do I need it to bid on Virginia contracts?
eVA (eva.virginia.gov) is Virginia's mandatory vendor registration system for state procurement. Registration is required to bid on ANY state agency contract — no eVA registration, no bid eligibility. Basic registration is free; premium registration (with enhanced notifications + eBusiness features) is $25/year. Many Virginia local governments (Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria) also require eVA registration for their own contracts. Registration takes 15-30 minutes.
What is Virginia SWaM and how do I get certified?
Virginia Small, Women, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification is issued by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (sbsd.virginia.gov). Sub-categories: Small (owned + <250 employees + <$10M revenue), Women-owned, Minority-owned, and Micro. Certification is free but requires renewal every 3 years. Virginia targets 42% SWaM utilization across state procurement — highest MWBE-equivalent goal in the US. Certified SWaM firms are listed in a public directory searchable by primes for subcontracting.
How does VITA procure IT professional services in Virginia?
Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) manages Statewide Contracts for IT professional services (staff augmentation, project management, cybersecurity, cloud migration, application development). Vendors qualify onto VITA Statewide Contracts through periodic RFPs (typically 3-5 year cycles by category). Once qualified, state agencies task-order against the contract without additional full RFPs. Watch vita.virginia.gov/procurement for open RFPs.
Open Professional Services bids in Virginia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many professional services procurement bids are available in Virginia?
There are currently 5 open professional services procurement opportunities in Virginia. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which Virginia agencies post the most professional services bids?
The top agencies posting professional services bids in Virginia include Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on professional services contracts in Virginia?
Browse the professional services opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.
How often are new professional services bids posted?
New professional services procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Virginia. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.