Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification: State Contract Access

California-resident veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10% who own and control a business (at least 51% disabled-veteran-owned) can get DVBE certification,…

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

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California-resident veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10% who own and control a business (at least 51% disabled-veteran-owned) can get DVBE certification, which grants access to a state contracting goal of at least 3% of total state contract dollars. Agencies can contract directly with certified DVBEs for goods, services, and IT contracts up to $249,999.99 without a competitive bid.

Restrictions

Apply via Cal eProcure at caleprocure.ca.gov. Requires submission of 3 years of federal tax returns. Certification provides bidding incentives and streamlined contract access. Call (916) 375-4940 for help.

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