New Jersey
Business Certification Information Service
Selective
Vendor Assistance Information (NJSAVI) Access
The New Jersey Selective Assistance
Vendor Information (NJSAVI) is a dataset that identifies registered businesses
that hold certifications with the State of New Jersey as Small Business
Enterprises, Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprises, Veteran/Disabled
Veteran Owned Business Enterprises and LGBTQ+ Business Enterprises. Businesses
with one or more of these certifications may be eligible to participate in
select set-aside or goal-based contracting initiatives offered by the State.
Additionally, certification provides State-backed documentation, which can be
beneficial in pursuing contracting opportunities at the local and federal
level, as well as with the private sector.
Access this dataset by entering a search below. For the most inclusive results, change the Select setting from IS to CONTAINS. To download your search results, click on the ellipse shown in your search results and then choose Export Data. If you would like to download the entire data set, clear all filters, click on the ellipse and then choose Export Data.
For best results, read the search tips below.
(Note that this dataset is provided for informational purposes only.)
Search Tips:
- Export search results for ease of reading and use.
- To broaden a search, use the "Contains" filter.
- To narrow a search, use the "Is" or "Is Not" filter.
- The Commodity Code/Description field contains combined information. All codes/descriptions for a business are combined in this field. Construct your search accordingly.
- The Certification Type field contains combined information. All certification types for a business are combined in this field. Construct your search accordingly.
- After importing the zip code field, format the column in the downloaded file to "Special" > "Zip Code" to add leading zeros to the field.
Use the following codes for searching on certification type:
- Small Business Enterprise -- SBE
- Minority Owned Enterprise -- MBE
- Woman Owned Enterprise -- WBE
- Minority/Woman Owned Enterprise -- MWBE
- Veteran Owned Enterprise -- VOB
- Disabled Veteran Owned Enterprise -- DVOB
- LGBTQ+ Owned Enterprise -- LBE
Two fields contain information on the type(s) of goods/services offered by a business -- Commodity Code/Description and Major Field of Operation. The Commodity Code/Description field is a more restrictive categorization while the Major Field of Operation field is a free form description of the line of business. To obtain the most comprehensive search for goods/services offered by a business, you may wish to search the two fields together using "and"/"or" connectors.
Overview of the Certification Program and link to the State's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) program's web site
To get an overview of the Certification Program and tips on how to apply for and maintain certifications, visit the Program's home page.
Information on ODI can also be accessed on-line.
Access Lists by Topic
- Ask us to add a list. Send an email to us and outline what type of list you would like to have available based on the data fields shown above.
Links to the State's Division of Purchase and Property (DPP)
OR call (609) 341-3500.
Contact Us:
If you have questions about the Business Certification Program, rules and regulations, or your application(s), or if you have suggestions for improving this search service, contact the NJ Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services Uniform Certification Services Unit.
Phone: 609-292-2146, weekdays except holidays, 8:30am to 4:30pm.