Supplier Diversity

Building and maintaining strong supply chain relationships are key to the success of any business. Supplier diversity is at the forefront of many procurement activities. Developing and integrating a diverse supply chain contributes to both successful and sustainable businesses. Diverse suppliers can help drive competition, encourage innovation, and support economic wealth and growth at all levels.

At Kearfott, we recognize the importance of having a diverse supply chain. We are committed to expanding our supplier base diversity through ongoing efforts of recruiting and identifying qualified suppliers at all levels. It is our policy to provide diverse suppliers with the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in subcontracting at Kearfott. Our goal is to continue growing our network and maintain active industry participation and outreach. Our diverse suppliers include:

  • Small Businesses (general, not in any category below)
  • Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)
  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
  • Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB)
  • HUBZone Small Businesses (HUBZone)

Small Business Liaison Officer Mission

Kearfott’s Small Business Liaison Officer(s) (SBLO) continuously interacts with the internal Procurement teams, internal stakeholders, and Management at all Kearfott sites and divisions to frequently monitor, assess, train, and find the maximum practicable opportunities for all small businesses to support Kearfott’s overall Mission, Vision, and Operations for both direct and indirect procurement needs while insuring overall compliance to FAR and DFAR regulations.

Small Business Liaison Officer Vision

Kearfott’s Small Business Liaison Officer(s) (SBLO) will utilize their knowledge, experience, and influence to ensure all stakeholders internal to all of Kearfott sites ensure the maximum practicable usage to all categories of small businesses to support both direct and indirect operations. Further, Kearfott’s SBLOs will continue to enhance and improve outreach operations to find, attract, and retain small businesses of all categories to strive for a majority usage of small businesses for overall spend (both direct and indirect).

Diverse Supplier Inquiry

If you are a diverse supplier and interested in working with Kearfott, we want to hear from you. Please complete the Diverse Supplier Inquiry form and someone from our Procurement Department will reach out to you based on your capabilities, what you supply, and our current and future needs.