Supplier Diversity

 
At Tessco, we’re committed to developing relationships with diverse suppliers (comprised of MBE, WBE, and DVBE), HUBzone Small Business Concerns, and Section 8(a) entities.

A diverse supplier is categorized by several classifications, including, among others, minority, woman, veteran, or disabled veteran owned entities. These businesses must be at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by U.S. citizens who are one or more of the diversity classifications.

We look for diversity suppliers who:

How Can Tessco Help You with Your Diversity Requirements?

At Tessco, we source several manufacturer brands diversely and continue to add to the list:

Your purchases of these brands is done diversely and will enable you to report these as diversity spend. We also provide you with information needed, including reporting and certifications, to help you receive diversity credit from your customers.

Much of our product is procured through a platform owned by a diverse enterprise, which is certified as a minority-owned and woman-owned entity through the NMSDC and WBENC. They also own SBA, WOSB, HUB, and California Supplier Clearing House certifications. By buying from Tessco, you can allocate your spend to meet your customer’s diversity targets, such as 10 percent MBE and 10 percent WBE, for example.

Need Diversity Reporting? We can Help!

1. Determine how many existing customers would like diversity reporting from you.
2. Contact your account manager or call 800-472-7373 to request diversity reporting with the following options:
• Monthly – by total purchases
• Quarterly – by total purchases
• Quarterly – by specific purchase orders submitted

Bidding on a Project?

If you are bidding on a contract or project and the bidder values diversity spend, contact your account manager and provide the following information:

1. Provide the full BOM and ask what percentage of the BOM will be sourced diversely.
2. Include the percentage of product spend that will be secured diversely.
3. When submitting the bid, provide documentation indicating the diverse entity is certified by the NMSDC, WBENC, SBA, WOSB, HUB, and the California Supplier Clearing house.

Show your commitment to diversity spending. Contact your account manager or call 800-472-7373 to get started today!