SDVBE or Sheltered Workshop Participation for Preference Points

To qualify for evaluation preference points under Missouri DSS procurement rules, a business must be certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise or operate as a sheltered workshop and enter into a subcontract with the prime bidder. This arrangement is intended to support designated small and disadvantaged businesses by granting the prime contractor additional scoring advantages during the procurement evaluation process. The eligibility criteria and certification requirements are governed by Missouri DSS guidelines, and participation is contingent upon valid and active certification at the time of bid submission. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract and is open for responses until August 3, 2026, with the posting date listed as July 10, 2026. There is no specified NAICS code, set-aside type, or physical place of performance, as the focus is solely on the certification status of the subcontractor rather than the nature of the goods or services provided. The contracting entity is the Missouri Department of Social Services, and interested parties must engage through the designated online portal to submit their intent or documentation to support participation in the preference point program.