Agency procurement staff need suppliers that can meet operational requirements and provide documentation for purchasing decisions. Including certified veteran-owned businesses in sourcing can broaden the supplier pool and may support applicable supplier-diversity objectives. Verification makes that outreach useful: buyers need to know which business is certified, whether its status is current, and whether it can fulfill the requirement.
For New York State and New York City buyers, keep three checks separate: certification, supplier capability, and purchasing authority. A certification badge alone does not answer all three.
New York State service-disabled veteran-owned business (NYS SDVOB) certification is a state credential administered by the NYS Office of General Services (OGS) Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development (DSDVBD). The division evaluates eligible businesses and supports their participation in state procurement.
Use the official NYS SDVOB directory or OGS listing to identify certified businesses. A supplier's website or capability statement can provide background, but it should not replace verification through the administering agency.
Verify current certification through the official NYS directory, then match the certified entity to the supplier involved in your purchase. Review the legal business name, any documented trade name, and available certification information.
Resolve differences between the listing, quote, and purchasing records before proceeding. If status or dates are unclear, seek clarification from OGS/DSDVBD rather than relying on an old certificate. Retain a dated directory capture or verification record in the procurement file, following agency procedures.
New York State's statewide SDVOB participation goal is commonly referenced as 6%. Treat that figure as general program information, not a determination that every purchase carries the same requirement or that any particular transaction receives participation credit.
Confirm the current goal, applicability, and reporting treatment with OGS/DSDVBD, your procurement officials, and agency counsel. Do not assume state goals apply identically to NYC purchases or override the purchasing rules governing your requirement.
Identify specifications, quantities, delivery locations, required dates, and operational constraints. Facilities and fleet managers should provide compatibility details and manufacturer part numbers where available. Clear requirements help procurement staff evaluate suppliers on the same basis.
Search for businesses with offerings relevant to the requirement. Use the directory's available search options and review business descriptions. Record potential suppliers for outreach; a category match is a starting point, not confirmation that the business can supply every requested item.
Confirm current certification and legal-name alignment. Separately ask whether the supplier can provide the specified products, quantities, documentation, and delivery arrangements. Resolve substitutions or capability gaps before evaluating the quote as responsive to your need.
Determine the authorized purchasing method with your procurement office. If using a contract, verify the supplier's role, current contract status, agency eligibility, and item-level scope. NYS SDVOB certification does not, by itself, make a supplier eligible under a specific contract.
Likewise, an item appearing in a supplier's general online catalog does not establish contract coverage. Follow agency procedures for scope questions and approvals.
Include manufacturer names, part numbers, descriptions, quantities, units of measure, delivery details, and any proposed contract reference. Ask the supplier to identify substitutions and confirm availability and lead times. NYC buyers can use GoVets' custom quote guidance when preparing their request.
Retain certification verification, supplier correspondence, quotes, scope checks, evaluation notes, and required approvals. Record who verified certification and when. Keep the certification review distinct from the contract-eligibility review so another reviewer can understand both decisions.
GoVets is a certified NYS SDVOB and an institutional procurement resource. Its capability statement provides background for buyers assessing whether its offerings align with agency needs. Buyers should still verify current certification through OGS/DSDVBD.
GoVets' New York capabilities include NYC purchasing resources for fleet and power tool requirements. Relevant categories include:
Confirm current contract status, item scope, and agency purchasing procedures before ordering. GoVets also holds GSA Schedule GS-35F-301GA; its use requires separate confirmation of buyer eligibility and requirement scope. None of these references establishes GoVets participation in a NYS statewide contract.
NYC buyers must follow city and agency purchasing procedures separately from NYS certification verification. PASSPort supports the city's procurement workflow; it does not replace certification checks, contract-scope review, or internal approvals.
For the ordering workflow, consult GoVets' PASSPort PunchOut guide. Confirm that the selected catalog, contract reference, and requested items match the authorized purchase.
Contact GoVets at NewYork@GoVets.com with manufacturer part numbers, quantities, delivery requirements, and any proposed contract reference. GoVets can assist with product sourcing and quote questions while your agency determines the appropriate purchasing path.
By GoVets Editorial Team. General information only, not legal advice. Consult agency counsel and procurement officials, and check current OGS/DSDVBD guidance for certification, goals, applicability, and documentation requirements.