Division of Purchases and Supply

Who We Are

100+ procurement professionals helping Virginia agencies buy smarter—fast, fair, and fiscally wise.

Mission

Deliver the right goods & services, at the right time and price, through ethical, transparent, and forward-thinking procurement.

Vision

Every public dollar fuels good government, vibrant communities, and opportunity for all Virginians.

What We Do

• eVA – Virginia’s one-stop e-procurement marketplace.
• Sourcing & Contracting – Statewide, VPPA-compliant contracts that leverage Commonwealth buying power, and guarantee “best pricing” via the State Financial Warranty clause.
• Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) – Cooperative warehouse offering 1,000+ high-quality items, onsite QA lab, and consolidated freight for the lowest landed cost.
• Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP) – Training through the annual Public Procurement Forum event and certifications (VCA, VCO, VCARM, and VCM) that build a world-class public-procurement workforce.
• Policy, Consulting & Review (PCR) – Interprets VPPA, authors the APSPM & Vendor’s Manual, trains agencies, provides eVA onboarding/support, tracks legislation, and conducts Procurement Management Reviews.
• Virginia Strategic Sourcing Initiative (VSSI) – Cooperative contracts that extend Commonwealth savings to localities, higher ed, and political subdivisions.
• Office of Surplus Property Management (OSPM) – Repurposes and sells surplus assets for maximum return and transparency.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) – Partners with vendors for continuous value and innovation.

Legal foundation

DPS is established by Code of Virginia § 2.2-1109, with statewide purchasing authority and rule-making powers detailed in §§ 2.2-1111–1115.

Ready to Partner?

Explore contracts, training, surplus auctions, and more—just a click away at eva.virginia.gov.

Need Assistance?

Contact dpssupport@dgs.virginia.gov.