Small Business Enterprise Registration
Dear Small Business Vendor;
The State of New Jersey’s Small Business Set-Aside program includes goals that 25% of state contract and purchase order dollars be awarded to Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Small Business Enterprise (SBE) registration will add your company’s name to the state listing of vendors eligible to participate in these selected contract offerings.
Standards of Eligibility for “Small Business”
The state small business set-aside program's criteria, set forth in N.J.A.C. 12A:10 (N.J.A.C. 17:13) and N.J.A.C. 12A:10A (N.J.A.C. 17:14) is as follows:
- For Goods and Services Contracts under Chapter 10, Small businesses with no more than 100 full-time employees will be registered in one of the following 3 categories:
- i. Small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $500,000
- ii. Small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $5 million
- iii. Small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $12 million
- For State Construction Contracts under Chapter 10A, Small businesses with no more than 100 full-time employees will be registered as a company with gross revenues that do not exceed either $1 million or the applicable annual revenue standards set forth in 13 CFR 121.201, whichever is higher.
- The business must be independently owned and operated, with management being responsible for both its daily and long term operation.
- Management owning at least 51% interest in the business.
- Must be incorporated or registered to do business in the State and have its principal place of business in New Jersey, defined when:
- 51% or more of its employees work in New Jersey supported by paid New Jersey unemployment taxes.
- 51% or more of its business operations/activities occur in New Jersey supported by income and/or business tax returns.
- The business must be a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation with 100 or fewer employees in full-time positions, not including:
- Seasonal and part-time employees employed for less than 90 days, if seasonal and casual part-time employment are common to that industry and
- Consultants employed under contracts not related to the goods and services, which are the subject of the specific contracts for which the business wants to be eligible as a small business.
To be registered as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) for State of New Jersey Small Business contracts and Set-Aside program and be listed in the NJSAVI marketplace, please complete:
New Jersey Small Business Vendor Registration Form.
Notarize and enclose the completed application with a non-refundable check or money order in the amount of $100 made payable to NJ Commerce and mail to:
New Jersey Commerce
Office of Business Services
20 West State Street
PO Box 820
Trenton NJ 08625-0820
(609) 777-0885
DO NOT SEND CASH
SIC and NAICS Codes
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes can be obtained from http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/sicser.html
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Codes can be obtained from www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
Commodity Codes
Construction Craft Coding List (Construction Vendors Only)
To identify your commodity codes, visit the state treasury website at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/commodity/commclass.htm
Women or Minority-Owned Business Application
If you are seeking certification as a minority or woman-owned business enterprise and wish to obtain an application, call toll-free (888) 239-1288, fax (609) 292-9145 or visit our website at www.newjerseycommerce.org
Bidder’s List
If your business enterprise is not registered with the New Jersey Purchase Bureau to receive State bid opportunities; call (609) 984-5396 to request a Bidder’s Mailing List Application. or visit www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase and on the right-hand side navigation, select "Register For Bidder's Mailing List"
This page also lists the current bidding opportunities.
Assistance
Should you have additional questions or require assistance in completing this form, it is recommended that you contact the NJ Small Business Development Centers at (800) 432-1565.
