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State agencies may request to substitute a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) for another when work, as specified in a contract, cannot be completed.

State agencies can obtain assistance with submitting a required DVBE Subcontracting Report (DGS PD 810D) to the Department of General Services due every year by Nov. 1.

Visualize Certified Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms and their state procurement information on a map of California’s disadvantaged communities.

Form - STD 816

View current and upcoming regulations revisions affecting Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). 

Help certified SBs and DVBEs get contracts with your department

Update Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Advocate Information

Search for a small business (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) advocate to help you pursue contract opportunities with the state.

Quickly identify certified businesses during an emergency

Register to provide state departments goods and services during an emergency!

Buyers and small business (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) advocates can learn best practices to support the inclusion of SBs and DVBEs in state procurement.

Small businesses (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) can learn about laws and sanctions imposed on contractors for specified periods of time under certain circumstances.

Those who would like to file a complaint to Office of SB/DVBE Services regarding its program can receive assistance.

Form - DGS PD 812B

Form - STD 817 (Formerly DGS PD 810P)

This virtual training series, geared toward Small Businesses (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), will provide training and knowledge to assist businesses like yours in successfully navigating the state procurement process. 

Form - DGS PD 810D

See where your state of California certifications are accepted.

Certification of Payment Options – Military & Veterans Code §§999.5 and 999.7(a) (SB588)

Certification of Payment Options – Military & Veterans Code §§999.5 and 999.7(a) (SB588)

Certification of Payment Options – Military & Veterans Code §§999.5 and 999.7(a) (SB588)