Minnesota Veteran-Owned Small Business Procurement Program

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), with the Minnesota Department of Administration Office of Equity in Procurement

12 percent preference on state contracts

A certified veteran-owned small business gets a 12 percent preference when selling products or services to the state or bidding on state construction projects. The state can also set goals that require prime contractors to subcontract part of a construction or consulting contract to certified veteran-owned businesses.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Apply for certification through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs online application portal, creating an account if you are a new user.

What you'll need

Your DD214, proof of your ownership share in the business, and the documentation listed in the certification application.

Eligibility

Your business is at least 51 percent owned by a veteran, or by a veteran with a service-connected disability
You manage and control the business’s day-to-day and long-term operations as the qualifying owner
Your business is located in Minnesota

Source

Official source

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