Corporate Program
Leidos
Diversity Goal
Committed to meaningful diverse supplier engagement
Annual Diverse Spend
Substantial investment in diverse supply chain
Certifications Accepted
9
Supplier Portal
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How Leidos's supplier diversity program works.
Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 science and technology company providing solutions in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. With over $14 billion in annual revenue primarily from government contracts, they actively seek diverse suppliers for IT services, engineering, and professional services.
Key opportunities: IT modernization, cybersecurity, data analytics, engineering services, health IT, and scientific research support.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Leidos recognizes.
To register on Leidos'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 Leidos sets for new suppliers.
- Years in business
- 2+ years required
Categories of spend
What Leidos sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Leidos supplier.
1. Register in Leidos Supplier Portal
2. Complete diversity certification uploads
3. Identify relevant contract vehicles and opportunities
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Leidos supplier.
Guide to becoming a certified diverse supplier for Leidos. Covers their iSupplier portal, accepted certifications, service categories, and realistic entry timeline.
Read the Leidos supplier guide →From the procurement team
What Leidos buyers look for.
Leidos works across multiple government agencies. Research their major contract vehicles and prime contracts to understand teaming opportunities. IT and cybersecurity skills are highly valued.
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with Leidos.
Leidos's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications Leidos accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.