Program overview
How Department of Energy (DOE)'s supplier diversity program works.
DOE oversees 17 national laboratories and has major initiatives in clean energy, environmental cleanup, and national security.
Key opportunity areas:
- National laboratory subcontracting
- Environmental management and cleanup
- Renewable energy projects
- Nuclear security
- Scientific research
Most DOE contracting flows through the national labs, which have their own small business programs.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes.
To register on Department of Energy (DOE)'s supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Categories of spend
What Department of Energy (DOE) sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Department of Energy (DOE) supplier.
1. Register in SAM.gov
2. Identify relevant DOE sites and laboratories
3. Register with individual lab supplier databases
4. Review lab-specific small business programs
5. Monitor DOE and lab procurement forecasts
From the procurement team
What Department of Energy (DOE) buyers look for.
- Subcontracting with lab primes is the primary entry point
- Clean energy and environmental services are growing areas
- SBIR/STTR funding available for technology development
- Register with multiple labs to maximize opportunities
- Attend lab industry days and supplier fairs
Matchmaking events
Where to meet Department of Energy (DOE) buyers in person.
Annual DOE Small Business Forum and Expo
