Corporate Program
General Dynamics
Diversity Goal
Strong commitment to diverse supplier development
Annual Diverse Spend
Over $2 billion
Certifications Accepted
9
Supplier Portal
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How General Dynamics's supplier diversity program works.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company with business segments including Aerospace (Gulfstream), Combat Systems, Information Technology, and Marine Systems (submarines and ships). Their supplier diversity program spans all business units.
Key opportunities: Shipbuilding, combat vehicles, IT services, cybersecurity, business aviation, and professional services.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications General Dynamics recognizes.
To register on General Dynamics'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.
8(a)
8(a) Business Development
DOBE
Disability-Owned Business Enterprise
HUBZone
HUBZone Business
LGBTBE
LGBT Business Enterprise
MBE
Minority Business Enterprise
SDVBE
Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
SBE
Small Business Enterprise
VBE
Veteran Business Enterprise
WBE
Women Business Enterprise
Threshold requirements
Minimums General Dynamics sets for new suppliers.
- Years in business
- 2+ years required
Categories of spend
What General Dynamics sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a General Dynamics supplier.
1. Visit General Dynamics supplier portal
2. Register and complete diversity profile
3. Identify relevant business segments
4. Submit capability statements
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a General Dynamics supplier.
Learn how to register as a diverse supplier with General Dynamics. Covers supplier portal, certifications accepted, sourcing categories, and realistic timelines.
Read the General Dynamics supplier guide →From the procurement team
What General Dynamics buyers look for.
General Dynamics has distinct business units with different needs. GDIT (IT segment) offers significant opportunities for technology and services firms. Combat Systems and Marine Systems have manufacturing-focused needs.
Other buyers like this one
Corporate programs sourcing in similar categories.
Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with General Dynamics.
General Dynamics's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications General Dynamics accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.