Second-tier supplier diversity

Our Supplier Diversity Program also encourages our first-tier suppliers to use diverse suppliers (second tier). First-tier contracts are between our company and the supplier. Second-tier contracts are between the first-tier supplier and its subcontractor(s). It is the first-tier supplier’s obligation to determine if its subcontractors are qualified diverse suppliers and to provide opportunities for diverse suppliers whenever possible.

Certifications

Below is additional information specific to each qualifying certification.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by a minority group with member(s) of one of the following ethnicities: African American, Asian-Indian American, Asian-Pacific American, Hispanic American, Native American. To be recognized as an MBE, a company must be actively certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)
A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individual(s). To be recognized as an LGBTBE, a company must be actively certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

Small Business (SB)
A firm, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in its field of operation and qualifies as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121 (see FAR 19.102). A table of small-business size standards can be found on the SBA website. To be recognized as an SB, a company must meet the requirements listed on the SBA website and be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
A small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; for a publicly owned business, at least 51% of its stock must be owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and must be controlled by one or more such individuals. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans and Native Americans are presumed to qualify. All individuals must have a net worth of less than $750,000, excluding the equity of the business and primary residence. To be recognized as an SDB, a company must be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), Vertan-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by one or more veterans. To be recognized as a veteran business enterprise, a company must be actively certified by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). To be recognized as a Veteran-Owned Small Business, a company must also meet the size requirements listed on the SBA website and be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Service-Disabled  Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVOSB)
A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by one or more service-disabled veterans. To be recognized as a service-disabled veteran business enterprise, a company must be actively certified by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). To be recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned-Small Business, a company must also meet the size requirements listed on the SBA website and be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Disabled-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
A business which is 51% owned, controlled, operated and managed by a person(s) with a disability. To be recognized as a DOBE, a company must be actively certified by the Disability:IN™.

Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
A business that is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by one or more women. To be recognized as a WBE, a company must be actively certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
A small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women. To be recognized as a WOSB, a company must be certified and registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM) website. For additional information on the WOSB program, visit the SBA website.
 

Registration with Prime Therapeutics

Obtaining required certifications and registration with Prime does not provide any guarantee of conducting business with Prime. Supplier selection will be based on several factors, including pricing, service quality, ability to deliver services to Prime’s requirements, creativity and innovation.
 

Important notice

Prime requires that all suppliers adopt and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity program and commit to nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.