VBP assist businesses owned by qualified service disable and veteran-owned business gain access to State of Illinois contracting opportunities and participation in the competitive procurement process.

Program Eligibility:

• At least 51 percent owned by one or more qualified service disabled veteran or veterans living in Illinois (Public Act 097-0260)
• Applicant(s) must have valid DD214
• Annual gross sales of less than $75 million
• Home office in Illinois

How can I apply?

1. Full Certification Application
   • Approved certification is valid for 5 years with an annual No Change Affidavit process
2. Recognition Certification Application. VBP accepts certification from any of the following agencies for the Veterans Recognition Certification Process:
   • Cook County (Veteran/Services-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise)
   • United States Department of Veteran Affairs-Center for Verification and Evaluations (CVE) VOSB/SDVOSB
   • Recognition certification is valid for 1 year

Eligible businesses may be certified in one or more of the following programs: Business Enterprise Program, Veteran Business Program, and Small Business Set-Aside Program.

How can I receive information on Illinois Procurement Opportunities?

State of Illinois
Department of Central Management Services
Veteran Business Program (VBP)
100 W. Randolph, Suite 4-100
Chicago, IL 60601

Need Help?
Call a VBP representative at 1-312-814-4190 or 1-800-356-9206 or e-mail us at BEP.CMS@illinois.gov

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