Sandia National Labs: Doing Business: Small Business

Sandia National Laboratories is dedicated to strengthening our national and regional economy by providing contracting opportunities for small and socio-economic 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 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 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 the products and services purchased to meet Sandia's programmatic needs.
Explains Sandia's expectations of suppliers.
Guides the supplier through the procurement process.
Navigates suppliers through Sandia's Corporate, Procurement, and Opportunities websites.
Informs suppliers about marketing to Sandia.
Identifies small businesses procurement opportunities.
Responds to supplier questions and concerns about Sandia's 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 the liaison with the business community.

Business Point of Contact Services:

Provides overview on Sandia's key mission areas and the products and services required to meet Sandia's programmatic needs.
Explains Sandia's expectations of suppliers.
Navigates interested suppliers through Sandia's Corporate, Procurement, and Opportunities websites.
Assists suppliers with market identification at Sandia.

Opportunities

Provides a listing of potential contract opportunities for products and services at Sandia National Laboratories.

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Last updated: August 30, 2010