PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

If your business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by individuals in the following categories, then your company is eligible to participate in our Supplier Diversity Program:

• Racial/ethnic minorities (African Americans, Asian-Indian Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Alaska Natives, Hispanics and Native Americans)
• Women
• LGBTQIA
• Veterans and service-disabled veterans
• People with disabilities

Diverse suppliers must complete an online registration and company profile to be considered for inclusion in our supplier database, which is made available to supply chain managers.

Our Supplier Diversity Program is open to all small and/or diverse businesses that meet the above requirements. Although not required, we strongly encourage diverse suppliers to seek certification.

If you have a question about diversity certification, please reach out to us by submitting your question via our Supplier Contact Form.

Here are a few certifying organizations and resources for diverse suppliers. More information is available on their websites about their certification process and requirements.

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
• Disability:IN
• National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
• United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)

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Diverse suppliers must complete an online registration and company profile to be considered for inclusion in our supplier database, which is made available to supply chain managers.