Program overview
How Huntington Ingalls Industries's supplier diversity program works.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilder, constructing nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. As a major Navy contractor, they maintain active small and diverse business programs.
Key opportunities: Shipbuilding supplies, manufacturing, engineering services, and technical support.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become a Huntington Ingalls supplier (and what its supplier program actually wants).
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Huntington Ingalls Industries recognizes.
To register on Huntington Ingalls Industries'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.
Threshold requirements
Minimums Huntington Ingalls Industries sets for new suppliers.
- Years in business
- 2+ years required
Categories of spend
What Huntington Ingalls Industries sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Huntington Ingalls Industries supplier.
1. Register in HII supplier portal
2. Complete small business questionnaire
3. Engage with small business liaison officers
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Huntington Ingalls Industries supplier.
How to become a Huntington Ingalls supplier: register through each shipyard's small business office, qualify your profile, and use your diversity certifications.
Read the Huntington Ingalls Industries supplier guide →From the procurement team
What Huntington Ingalls Industries buyers look for.
HII builds complex naval vessels. Focus on marine manufacturing, specialized components, or technical services. Quality certifications and nuclear-related credentials are valuable.
