Key takeaways
- Virginia's central procurement office is Department of General Services, Division of Purchases and Supply (DGS/DPS), and vendors register through eVA.
- Registration fee: not stated on the official pages we reviewed.
- Registering makes you visible to state buyers; it doesn't guarantee business.
- Local governments, school districts and universities in Virginia often have their own vendor systems.
Quick facts
| Central procurement office | Department of General Services, Division of Purchases and Supply (DGS/DPS) |
|---|---|
| Registration system | eVA |
| Where to register | eva.virginia.gov |
| Registration fee | Not stated on the official pages we reviewed |
| What you'll need |
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| Bid notifications | Check the registration site for notification options |
How to register, step by step
- Gather your information. Have these ready: Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN); Separate registration for each ordering location (no added charge).
- Register in eVA. Start at eva.virginia.gov. Use your exact legal name and taxpayer ID so your record matches tax and payment systems.
- Describe what you sell. If the system asks for commodity or service codes, choose them carefully: agencies and bid notices often use them to find vendors.
- Keep your profile current. Update contacts, codes and documents so notices and purchase orders reach the right people.
- Look beyond the state. Cities, counties, school districts, universities and utilities in Virginia often run their own vendor registration and bid systems.
Good to know
eVA charges order fees, which are usually paid by the vendor; check eVA for current fee amounts.
After you register
Registration is the entry ticket, not the sale. Most state purchases above small-dollar thresholds go through competitive bids or existing contracts, including cooperative contracts many agencies use. Watch the state's bid notices, learn which contracts agencies buy from, and start conversations with the program staff who own the problems you solve before a solicitation is written. Our guides to government buying signals and cooperative purchasing explain how.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group helps companies that sell to government turn registrations into meetings. Our SDRs research agencies in Virginia, call the people who own the need and book meetings for your sales team. See our state and local government work.
Sources
- Official page: eva.virginia.gov
- Official page: uvafinance.virginia.edu
- Official page: radford.edu
Checked November 1, 2026. Requirements change; confirm details on the official site before you register.