Sandia National Laboratories is dedicated to strengthening our national and regional economy by providing contracting opportunities for small businesses. Sandia's commitment to small business and supplier diversity is reflected by seeking out innovative small business that can provide quality products and services on time and within budget.
Small Business Utilization
Sandia National Laboratories Small Business Utilization Advocates are the primary liaisons between the business community and Sandia. Advocacy activities include participating in outreach and matchmaking events to identify qualified suppliers that have the capability and capacity to meet Sandia's diverse purchasing needs. The first step in learning how to do business at Sandia National Laboratories is to contact a Small Business Advocate.
SBA Small Business Terms and Definitions Clarify the definitions of Small Businesses
Small Business Services
- Advocates on behalf of Small Business.
- Provides overview on Sandia's key mission areas and what products and services are purchased to meet Sandia's programmatic needs.
- Explains Sandia's expectations of suppliers.
- Guides the supplier through the procurement process.
- Navigates interested suppliers through Sandia's Corporate, Procurement, and Opportunities websites.
- Educates suppliers on how to market to Sandia.
- Identifies procurement opportunities where small businesses have potential to bid.
- Addresses supplier questions and concerns regarding current or future purchasing requirements.
- Participates in outreach and matchmaking events to identify highly qualified suppliers that have the capability and capacity to meet Sandia's diverse purchasing needs.
Business Point of Contact
The Business Point of Contact is the first step in learning how to do business at Sandia National Laboratories, and is also the primary liaison between the business community and Sandia. Below are the following services you can expect to obtain through the Business Point of Contact:
- Provides overview on Sandia's key mission areas and what products and services are purchased to meet Sandia's programmatic needs.
- Explains Sandia's expectations of suppliers.
- Navigates interested suppliers through Sandia's Corporate, Procurement, and Opportunities websites.
- Educates suppliers on how to market to Sandia.
Opportunities
- Provides a listing of potential contract opportunities for products and services at Sandia National Laboratories.
- Helps firms locate new markets for their products and services within Sandia early in the procurement process.
- If a firm determines that they are interested in obtaining a Request for Quotation on a specific opportunity, the company is required to register in Sandia's iSupplier database.
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