Reporting on supplier diversity.

Supplier diversity in fintech and payments: selling to networks, processors, and platforms

The card networks and payment processors run their own supplier programs, separate from the banks, and most renamed them in the 2025 …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Executive orders and supplier diversity: what federal contractors must know in 2025

EO 14173 changed how federal agencies operate internally, but the statutes governing small business set-asides and subcontracting plans were passed by Congress …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in environmental services: opportunities for diverse firms in green economy

The Inflation Reduction Act (2022) directed $369B to clean energy and climate programs, with explicit requirements for environmental justice communities — and …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in energy and utilities: opportunities for diverse contractors

California's CPUC requires utilities to report diverse spend under General Order 156, and leaders like PG&E have topped 40% on their own; …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in Denver: certifications, programs, and how to get contracts

Denver International Airport runs one of the most active ACDBE programs in the country, with billions in construction and concessions contracts available …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in Atlanta: certifications, programs, and how to get contracts

Atlanta hosts the headquarters of Delta, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, and over a dozen Fortune 500 companies with active supplier diversity programs …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

SAM.gov registration for diverse businesses: step-by-step guide

SAM.gov registration is required before you can receive a federal contract or grant above $10,000. The process takes 7-10 business days and …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

OSDBU and OSBP: the federal offices that help diverse businesses win contracts

Every major federal agency has a dedicated small business office—OSDBU or OSBP—whose job is to help businesses like yours get in front …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to choose the right NAICS codes for federal contracting

Your NAICS codes determine your small business size standard and which set-aside programs you're eligible for — including WOSB, which only covers …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a TIAA diverse supplier

TIAA runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Global Procurement team, with MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and other certifications recognized. Registration starts …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Ross Stores diverse supplier

Ross Stores runs a formal supplier diversity program focused on certified MBE, WBE, and veteran-owned businesses in apparel, home goods, and store …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Honeywell International diverse supplier

Honeywell runs a formal supplier diversity program across its aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials divisions. Here is exactly how to register …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Centene Corporation diverse supplier

Centene Corporation runs one of the largest supplier diversity programs in managed care, with $145B+ in annual revenue and active NMSDC/WBENC partnerships. …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an Aflac diverse supplier

Aflac runs a formal supplier diversity program tied to NMSDC and WBENC membership, with documented spend in marketing, IT, and professional services. …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to write a federal subcontracting plan: what contracting officers actually want

Federal contracts above $900K require a subcontracting plan with specific percentage goals for small and diverse businesses. Primes that submit vague plans …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity after the DEI rollback: what changed and what didn't

The Trump administration's 2025 executive orders eliminated federal DEI programs and accelerated corporate retreats from branded diversity spending. Federal small-business set-aside contracting …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the U.S. Army: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

The Army buys through SAM.gov and its Office of Small Business Programs, and it has historically routed more than 20% of contract …

Jul 24, 2026 · Will Moss

How to sell to the EPA: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

The EPA runs its own Acquisition Forecast Database and a vendor database that feeds its OSDBU and contracting officers. Here is how …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Department of Transportation: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

The DOT spends through 11 operating administrations like the FAA and FHWA. This guide covers SAM.gov registration, the set-asides DOT uses, where …

Jul 24, 2026 · Will Moss

How to sell to the Department of the Interior: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

Interior put 60% of its eligible prime contract dollars with small businesses in FY2023. Here is how registration, set-asides, and the agency …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to get government contracts in construction

The real path into federal construction work: which NAICS codes and size standards apply, the set-asides worth pursuing, and why most small …

Jul 24, 2026 · Will Moss

Diversity Certification for Staffing Agencies: Which Certifications Matter and Why

Diverse-owned staffing agencies can access billions in annual spend through MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and DBE certifications. This guide covers which certifications apply, …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Dollar Tree diverse supplier

Dollar Tree operates 16,000+ stores across two banners and sources consumer packaged goods, store services, and technology from diverse suppliers through a …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey