Reporting on supplier diversity.

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

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 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 sell to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a diverse business

HHS obligates more than $50 billion in contracts each year, making it one of the largest federal buyers outside the DoD. NIH …

· Mario Bailey

WBENC WBE vs SBA WOSB: corporate credential vs federal set-aside

WBENC [WBE certification](/guides/wbe/) and SBA [WOSB certification](/guides/wosb/) are not competing alternatives. They open doors to entirely different markets, and the right choice …

· Mario Bailey

WOSB and EDWOSB certification: the complete guide for women-owned businesses

WOSB and EDWOSB certification gives women-owned businesses access to federal set-aside contracts in roughly 700 NAICS codes. This guide covers the eligibility …

· 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 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

NAICS 541611 Federal Contracting Guide: How Diverse Businesses Win Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services Contracts

Federal agencies spend over $5 billion annually under NAICS 541611, and a significant share goes to 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone set-asides. Here …

· Mario Bailey

Guide · 6 min

How Much Does WBENC Certification Cost in 2026? ($350–$1,250 Fee Table)

WBENC charges one annual fee that covers both your application and certification, scaled across five revenue tiers from $350 to $1,250. Here …

· Maya Okonkwo

Guide · 11 min

How to sell to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a diverse business

NIH obligated more than $6.4 billion in contracts in FY2023. The agency uses 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone set-asides across IT, research …

· Mario Bailey

Apr 14, 2026 · Priya Patel

Guide · 10 min

WBENC Certification: The Complete 2026 Guide for Women-Owned Businesses

WBENC certification is the gold standard for women-owned businesses seeking Fortune 500 contracts. Here's everything you need to know: requirements, fees, documents, …

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.

Feb 17, 2026 · SupplierDiversity.com Editorial Team

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

Guide · 11 min

The Cheapest Path to Federal Contracts in 2026

Federal contracting has a marketing layer (paid SAM packages, paid certification services, paid capability-statement designs) and an actual layer (forms anyone can …

Jan 9, 2026 · Mario Bailey