Program overview
How RTX (Raytheon Technologies)'s supplier diversity program works.
RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies) is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, formed from the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies. The company includes Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
Their supplier diversity program seeks qualified diverse suppliers across all business units and offers substantial opportunities in defense systems, commercial aerospace, and advanced technology.
Key areas: Missiles, sensors, avionics, jet engines, aerospace systems, cybersecurity, and professional services.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become an RTX (Raytheon) supplier: the real procurement path.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications RTX (Raytheon Technologies) recognizes.
To register on RTX (Raytheon Technologies)'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 RTX (Raytheon Technologies) sets for new suppliers.
- Years in business
- 2+ years required
Categories of spend
What RTX (Raytheon Technologies) sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a RTX (Raytheon Technologies) supplier.
1. Register in the RTX Supplier Portal
2. Complete diversity certification documentation
3. Identify relevant business units and commodities
4. Participate in RTX supplier events and outreach programs
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a RTX (Raytheon Technologies) supplier.
How to register as an RTX (Raytheon) supplier in 2026: the SupplierOne portal, the supplier diversity program, certifications RTX accepts, and the realistic on-ramp.
Read the RTX (Raytheon Technologies) supplier guide →From the procurement team
What RTX (Raytheon Technologies) buyers look for.
RTX operates multiple business units with different procurement processes. Research which unit aligns with your capabilities. Focus on demonstrating technical excellence and quality management systems. Security clearances are valuable for defense work.
