How do I find VOSB contracts in Ohio?

VOSB contracts in Ohio are posted on federal (SAM.gov) and state procurement portals. Federal set-aside contracts require VOSB certification through certify.SBA.gov. Ohio state contracts may also have separate small-business preference programs — Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE), Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise. ProcureTap aggregates both federal and state-level opportunities and filters by set-aside indicators when the source data includes them.

Does Ohio have its own equivalent of VOSB?

Ohio's state-level small-business programs include: Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE); Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise. These state programs are separate from the federal VOSB program and have their own certification processes. Statutory reference: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125 (State Purchasing).

Where can I register as a VOSB vendor in Ohio?

Federal VOSB certification is handled by the SBA at certify.SBA.gov. For Ohio state contracts, additional vendor registration is required at Ohio OAKS / Procurement (https://procure.ohio.gov/). Most local agencies have their own procurement platforms (Bonfire, PlanetBids, DemandStar, etc.) — one registration per platform typically covers all agencies on that platform.

VOSB Contracts in Ohio

Federal VOSB set-aside contracts available in Ohio plus state-level small-business preferences (Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE)). Below: current open opportunities, how to qualify, and where to register.

VOSB program at a glance

A small-business program for firms 51% or more owned by veterans (without the service-disabled requirement of SDVOSB). The VA's Vets First program prioritizes VOSB firms on VA contracts.

Full VOSB requirements + certification steps →

Ohio state small-business programs

In addition to federal VOSB set-asides, Ohio maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.

Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE)
Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise

Statutory reference: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125 (State Purchasing).

Ohio EDGE program targets businesses that are small AND owned by a disadvantaged individual.

Where to register in Ohio

Ohio OAKS / Procurement is the primary state procurement portal. Register through the OAKS supplier system for State of Ohio procurement.

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VOSB program at a glance

Ohio state small-business programs

Where to register in Ohio

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