Virginia Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Virginia state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
Virginia eVA — https://eva.virginia.gov/
Register on eVA for State of Virginia procurement opportunities. eVA registration is mandatory for vendors selling to the Commonwealth.
Virginia small-business and set-aside programs
- Virginia Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDV)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women-Owned Business (WBE)
- Micro Business
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
Virginia Public Procurement Act (Code of Virginia §2.2-4300 et seq.)
Important notes
Virginia has a 42% SWaM (Small, Women, and Minority Owned Business) participation goal — the highest in the US.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Virginia state contract
- Register on Virginia eVA. Register on eVA for State of Virginia procurement opportunities. eVA registration is mandatory for vendors selling to the Commonwealth.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Virginia programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use Virginia eVA's notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Virginia state agencies typically require submission through Virginia eVA or the agency's designated portal.