Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 21 - STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Subtitle 11 - SOCIOECONOMIC POLICIES
Chapter 21.11.14 - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises
Section 21.11.14.03 - Scope
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Except to the extent that any provisions conflict with federal law, or as provided in §B of this regulation, this chapter applies to every procurement of supplies, services, maintenance, construction, construction-related services, architectural services, and engineering services by a procurement agency.
B. Small procurements are not subject to this chapter. These procurements shall be made in accordance with COMAR 21.05.07.
C. Procurement agencies shall use the Database as the primary resource to identify certified VSBEs when considering the application of a VSBE participation goal. Procurement agencies may also utilize the U.S. Small Business Administration and any other veteran resource or database to assist in identifying potential veteran vendors when considering the application of a VSBE participation goal.
D. Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to relieve a procurement agency from attempting to achieve the State's goal for certified VSBE participation.