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Our Commitment to Supplier Diversity

Caltech is committed to making Supplier Diversity an integral part of the way we do business by creating opportunities for small-disadvantaged suppliers including, HBCU/MI, minority, HUBZone, veteran owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women owned businesses to compete for Institute business.

Our work to support diverse companies in our procurement and business operations is not only a good faith effort but also presents the opportunity to impact the economy of our local communities. As a leading research institution, we are committed to advancing supplier diversity by fostering an environment that promotes inclusion and encourages the participation of diverse suppliers.

Accepted Certifying Agencies and Certifications

Caltech is utilizing a Supplier Diversity System for verifying small and disadvantaged business certifications. Below are the most common agencies but not a complete list. Many U. S. States, local cities, and various government entities offer their own diversity certification process for veteran-owned, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. Such certifications are also accepted by the Institute.

California Department of General Services
California Department of Transportation
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Los Angeles County Metro Transportation Authority (MTA)
Supplier Clearinghouse
System for Award Management (SAM.gov)


U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

  • 8(a) Business Development
  • Historically Underutilized Business Certification (HUBZone)
  • Woman Owned Small Business
  • Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business
  • Small Disadvantaged Business

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

  • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises