New York’s Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act, signed into law on May 12, 2014, allows eligible Veteran business owners to get certified as a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB). The goal of the Act is to encourage and support eligible SDVOBs to play a greater role in the state’s economy by increasing their participation in New York State’s contracting opportunities.
RSS is a NY state-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)
A required percentage of SDVOB participation may be placed on qualified procurements. Any contract that conforms to the definition of state contract as described in the rules and regulations of the SDVOB program (9 CRR-NY G I 252), unless exempt or excluded, may be assessed for SDVOB participation goals. For more information about the rules and regulations of the SDVOB program (9 CRR-NY G I 252), see below.
Part 252 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned-Business Enterprise Program
State law allows agencies to acquire products directly from vendors or suppliers other than those participating in a centralized contract when such products are available in substantially similar function, form or utility and at prices or other terms more economically beneficial to the acquiring state agency. For more information about “OGS or Less”, see below.
Article 17-B of the Executive Law, enacted in 2014, provides for more meaningful participation in public procurement by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), thereby further integrating such businesses into New York State’s economy. One tool authorized by the law is the use of set asides.
Note that SDVOB set Aside Contracts can preempt OGS Centralized Contracts.
For more information about SDVOB contract set asides, see below.
Guidelines for the Use of Set Aside Contracts with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
NYS Certified SDVOB vendors may be chosen when making discretionary purchases. Discretionary purchases are procurements made below statutorily established monetary levels and at the discretion of the agency, without the need for a formal competitive procurement process. State agencies may use discretionary purchasing authority of up to $500,000 to purchase from SDVOBs. For more information about discretionary purchasing with SDVOBs, see below.
Guidelines for Making Discretionary Purchases from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses