Reporting on supplier diversity.

Guide · 9 min

Supplier diversity in healthcare: certification opportunities for diverse businesses

Hospital systems and federal health agencies collectively spend billions annually through supplier diversity programs. NMSDC MBE and WBENC WBE are the credentials …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a General Dynamics diverse supplier

General Dynamics is a $42 billion defense contractor with formal small and diverse business programs. This guide covers what diverse suppliers need …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a Leidos diverse supplier

Leidos is a $15 billion federal IT and defense company with active small business subcontracting programs. Here is how diverse suppliers register, …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a Raytheon Technologies diverse supplier

RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) operates one of the largest supplier diversity programs in defense. Here is what diverse suppliers need to know …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a Raytheon Missiles and Defense diverse supplier

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) is one of four RTX business units, focused on missile systems, precision weapons, air defense, and radar. …

· Mario Bailey

Grants for Veteran-Owned Businesses 2026: 5 Real Programs ($4K–$25K)

Most veteran grant lists are stuffed with dead programs and government loans dressed up as 'free money.' Here are five real programs …

· Will Moss

How to become a USAA diverse supplier

USAA's Military Family Supplier Diversity program recognizes MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, VOSB, and disability-owned certifications; registration starts with a form submitted to supplier.relations@usaa.com.

· Mario Bailey

SDVOSB and VetCert certification: the complete guide for veteran-owned businesses

[SDVOSB certification](/guides/sdvosb/) opens federal sole-source contracts up to $4.5M for services and $7.5M for construction. Since January 2023, all certifications run through …

· Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in cybersecurity: opportunities for diverse firms in a high-growth market

The federal government spends over $20 billion per year on cybersecurity, and set-aside vehicles like STARS III and CIO-SP4 reserve a large …

· Mario Bailey

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

San Diego's defense economy and biotech corridor create real contract opportunities for diverse suppliers — if you know which certifications open which …

· Mario Bailey

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

Tampa's supplier diversity market is anchored by MacDill Air Force Base, Raymond James, and Publix — plus state certification through the Florida …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a DXC Technology diverse supplier

DXC Technology is an IT services prime contractor with $14B+ in annual revenue and active subcontracting relationships with SDVOSB, 8(a), MBE, and …

· Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as a diverse business

The Department of Justice obligates over $4 billion per year across IT, professional services, and facilities — and set-asides for 8(a), SDVOSB, …

· Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as a diverse business

The Social Security Administration runs one of the federal government's most active small business programs, with consistent IT and administrative services contracts …

· Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a diverse business

The VA operates under Veterans First — a statutory mandate that puts SDVOSB and VOSB set-asides above 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB preferences. …

· Mario Bailey

How to become an L3Harris Technologies diverse supplier

L3Harris Technologies is a $21 billion defense electronics company with active supplier diversity goals. Here is what diverse suppliers need to know …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a SAIC diverse supplier

SAIC is a $7 billion federal IT and engineering firm with active small business subcontracting programs. Here is how to register, which …

· Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in defense and aerospace: subcontracting your way to prime contracts

Defense and aerospace is the single largest sector for federally mandated diverse supplier spend. For most diverse firms, the entry point is …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a BAE Systems diverse supplier

BAE Systems' U.S. operations are a $14 billion defense contractor with active small business subcontracting programs. This guide covers portal registration, which …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a Booz Allen Hamilton diverse supplier

Booz Allen Hamilton is a $10 billion federal consulting firm with active small and diverse business subcontracting programs. This guide explains how …

· Mario Bailey

How to become a Northrop Grumman diverse supplier

Northrop Grumman spends more than $2 billion annually with small and diverse businesses. This guide covers registration, certifications, sourcing categories, and what …

Apr 22, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Humana diverse supplier

Humana is a $106 billion health insurance and services company with an active supplier diversity program and NMSDC and WBENC membership. This …

Mar 20, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Feb 17, 2026 · SupplierDiversity.com Editorial Team

How to become a Honeywell diverse supplier

Honeywell is a $36 billion industrial technology company with a formal supplier diversity program and federal subcontracting requirements. This guide covers how …

Mar 19, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Guide · 15 min

SBA Certification Rule Changes for 2026: Complete Guide for WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a)

Comprehensive breakdown of 2026 SBA certification changes by program: new recertification rules, deadline extensions, eligibility requirements, and action items.

Guide · 11 min

MBE vs WBE vs 8(a) vs WOSB: Which Certification Unlocks the Best Contracts?

Six certifications, two ecosystems, one decision: federal (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone) vs. corporate (MBE, WBE). Cost, processing time, market access, and which …

Feb 5, 2026 · SupplierDiversity.com Editorial Team

Guide · 12 min

Federal Government Contracting for Diverse Businesses: Your 2025 Roadmap to $183 Billion

Federal small-business contracting hit $183B in FY2024. The four major set-aside programs (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), what each spent, who's certified, and …

Jan 22, 2026 · SupplierDiversity.com Editorial Team