DGS Contracting Commitment with Small Businesses, DVBEs
DGS is committed to supporting Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and has chosen to be an SB/DVBE first agency. In 2014, DGS enacted its SB/DVBE First Policy (AO 14-02) to help DGS meet or exceed 25% SB and 3% DVBE participation goals according to Executive Order S-02-06 and Executive Order D-43-01. Helping DGS meet this goal starts with buyers using the resources and tools available for SB/DVBE purchasing. Buyers can help meet DGS goals by:
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Using the SB/DVBE option for acquisitions between $5,000.00 and 249,999.99
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Using Cal eProcure to find SB/DVBE’s for Solicitation
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Using the “ SB/DVBE off-ramp” option on Leveraged Procurement Agreements
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Seeking SB/DVBE advocate assistance
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Referring unregistered SB/DVBE’s to the office of Small Business and DVBE Services for certification
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Continuing education on SB/DVBE acquisition through training
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Completing all possible steps to find an SB/DVBE before requesting a waiver
CONTACT
Department of General Services
Office of Business and Acquisition Services
West Sacramento, CA 95605
OBASAdvocate@dgs.ca.gov