Corporate Program
Lockheed Martin
Diversity Goal
$2+ billion annually with diverse suppliers
Annual Diverse Spend
Over $2.5 billion
Certifications Accepted
9
Supplier Portal
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How Lockheed Martin's supplier diversity program works.
Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor with over $65 billion in annual revenue, primarily from U.S. government contracts. Their Supplier Diversity program actively seeks diverse suppliers across aerospace, defense, IT, and advanced technology sectors.
Lockheed Martin has committed to spending billions with diverse suppliers and offers mentorship programs, capacity building, and direct engagement opportunities. They participate in numerous supplier diversity conferences and maintain dedicated outreach teams.
Key areas of opportunity: Aerospace components, electronics, IT services, cybersecurity, logistics, professional services, manufacturing, and engineering support.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Lockheed Martin recognizes.
To register on Lockheed Martin'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 Lockheed Martin sets for new suppliers.
- Years in business
- 2+ years required
Categories of spend
What Lockheed Martin sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Lockheed Martin supplier.
1. Register in Lockheed Martin's Supplier Portal
2. Complete your company profile with certification information
3. Identify relevant commodity codes for your products/services
4. Upload your diversity certification documentation
5. Respond to RFIs and bid opportunities
6. Attend Lockheed Martin supplier events and matchmaking sessions
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Lockheed Martin supplier.
How to become a Lockheed Martin supplier in 2026: the marketing portal, Exostar, the small business categories LM tracks, mentor-protege, and the realistic on-ramp.
Read the Lockheed Martin supplier guide →From the procurement team
What Lockheed Martin buyers look for.
Lockheed Martin values suppliers with security clearances, especially for classified programs. Consider obtaining facility clearance if pursuing defense work. Focus on their major programs like F-35, Space Systems, and Missiles & Fire Control divisions. Participate in their Mentor-Protégé program for capacity building.
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with Lockheed Martin.
Lockheed Martin's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications Lockheed Martin accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.