Review the following steps to understand more about the process for becoming a supplier at Sandia.

Step 1

• Review the requirements for Sandia suppliers.

Step 2

Register your company with the System For Award Management (SAM) database, the primary registrant database for the U.S. government.

• SAM collects, validates, stores, and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missions. It is important to complete all SAM contact information, certification, and socio-economic status. Small businesses should register directly through the (DSBS) Dynamic Search Small Business Database.

• Registration requires completion of all information including checking the boxes for Small Business Socio-Economic Categories. See the Small Business Definitions for more information on the categories. Further information on filling out the form is available.

  Small businesses requirement: Check the certification box(es) in CCR indicating the company is a small business and/or socio-economic status.

  • Small Business (self-certification)
  • Small Disadvantage Business and 8(a) (Certified by Small Business Administration)
  • Woman Owned Business (self-certification)
  • HUB-Zone (Certified by Small Business Administration)
  • Veteran Owned Small Business (self-certification)
  • Veteran Owned Service Disabled Small Business (self-certification)

Step 3

If you meet the requirements, find potential contract opportunities for products and services at Sandia.

• New suppliers interested in construction must contact one of the existing construction companies under contract.

Step 4

• Submit a Request for Bid on the opportunity that interests you. The submission link for bidding is available on each individual opportunity in the main Opportunities application.

Step 5

A Sandia point of contact will be in touch with you after a contract is awarded. You will be asked to register in the iSupplier database.

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