Maryland Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program
Program at a Glance
- Location: Maryland (state procurement)
- Status: Open; the state lists no deadline
- Maximum benefit: Access to state contracts: agencies aim to award 1% of annual procurement dollars to certified veteran-owned small businesses
- Who it’s for: Veteran-owned small businesses verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- How to apply: Get verified through the VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, then bid on state contracts
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
The Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise program is a state procurement program under COMAR 21.11.13. To qualify, your business has to be verified by the Center for Veterans Enterprises in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. State agencies have a goal of awarding 1% of the annual dollar value of procurements to certified veteran-owned small businesses. When an agency puts a veteran-owned subcontract goal on a contract, prime bidders have to use a certified veteran-owned small business to meet or exceed it. Agencies decide whether a subcontract goal fits each solicitation, based on things like how many veteran-owned businesses are available and how close they are. The state page doesn’t list fees or dates.
Official source: Maryland Department of General Services: Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise FAQ
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.