ELIGIBLE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
SUPPLIER PROGRAM
VIEDC PROGRAM MANDATE
The Commission shall endeavor to
encourage and assist in the creation,
development and expansion of locally
owned
businesses
and
industries
originating in the US Virgin Islands.
29 V.I.C. Section 708(h)
All VIEDC Beneficiaries are required to agree in writing 
to employ or contract, and to require all contractors
retained by him to employ or subcontract, for services
and to purchase goods, materials and supplies with and
from those persons, firms or corporations who are
1.
Residents of the Virgin Islands; or
2.
Incorporated under the laws of the Virgin Islands; and
licensed for one year or more prior to the initial date
of any such employment, contract, subcontract, or
purchase
PROCUREMENT POLICY
Provide for responsible United States Virgin Islands 
business enterprises to have the maximum practical 
opportunity to participate in procurement activities of 
beneficiaries, as suppliers of goods or providers of 
services.
Beneficiaries are required to do their utmost to 
facilitate the participation of USVI businesses 
pursuant to the VIEDC rules.
Eligible Virgin Islands Supplier
An individual – must be a resident of the US Virgin 
Islands
A firm or partnership – each member must be a 
resident of the US Virgin Islands
A corporation – must be incorporated in the US 
Virgin Islands, be in good standing and over 50% of 
the voting stock must be owned by residents of the US 
Virgin Islands 
Eligible Virgin Islands Supplier
Criteria
“Eligible Virgin Islands Supplier”is a responsible US 
Virgin Islands supplier of goods or services 
which meet the following criteria:
1.
As of the date of the certification, the supplier has been licensed 
to do business and has actually conducted business in the US 
Virgin Islands for at least one (1) year: 
2.
The supplier physically maintains its principal place of business 
in the US Virgin Islands; and
Eligible Virgin Islands Supplier
Criteria
3.
The supplier maintains an inventory in the US Virgin Islands 
appropriate to the size of its business; and
4.
The supplier is in compliance with all US Virgin Islands laws and 
regulations; including all tax laws; and
5.
The supplier is in good standing with all agencies and 
departments of the government of the US Virgin Islands to 
include the issuance of a current Certificate of Good Standing, 
Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Trade Name, as may be 
appropriate.
Reporting Requirements
Eligible Virgin Islands Suppliers must submit annually to 
the VIEDC:
1.
Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence;
2.
A current copy of their USVI Business License; and
3.
Shall comply with any and all reasonable requests from the 
Commission, especially relating to goods and/or services 
provided to the Beneficiary.
St. Thomas Office
Tel: (340) 714-1700
Fax:(340) 774-8106
St. Croix Office
Tel: (340) 773-6499
Fax:(340) 773-7701
Email: mabenjamin@usvieda.org