Work With Us
Partners & Suppliers
Fostering innovation and driving growth within local communities.
Our Approach
Supplier Diversity Initiative
At ASUS, we believe a diverse supply chain drives innovation and strengthens the communities we serve. We are committed to providing Small Business Concerns with a fair and equal opportunity to bid on and win subcontracts with us.
Who We Partner With
Long-Term Partnerships
We actively seek to build long-term relationships with qualified businesses in the following categories.
SB
Small Businesses
SDB
Small Disadvantaged Businesses
WOSB
Women-Owned Small Businesses
HUBZone
HUBZone Small Businesses
VOSB
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
For additional partnering information, reference our Vendor Code of Conduct that outlines the business practices and expectations that apply to all vendors who conduct business with ASUS.
View PDFOur Commitment
Utilizing Small Businesses
Consistently outperforming the federal small-business contracting requirement.
ASUS upholds all goals of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations (including FAR 52.219-9). We take our commitment to utilizing small businesses (SBs) seriously and have consistently outperformed the requirement to award at least 23% of all federal prime contracting dollars to SBs, as shown in the following SB utilization metrics.
ASUS SB Utilization
Percent of federal prime contracting dollars awarded to small businesses.
2020
68.6%
2021
77.9%
2022
70.5%
2023
81%
2024
85.8%
2025
78.2%
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Our program is designed to:
Create Opportunity
We unbundle large contracts to reduce barriers for smaller firms.
Build Relationships
We host annual face-to-face training sessions at ASUS locations to help you meet local decision-makers. These sessions provide an overview of ASUS and our policy and procedures. In addition, departments including Environmental Health & Safety, Qualifications, and Accounting are invited to present information specific to their area of expertise.
Provide Access
We post upcoming bids on the SBA Subcontracting Network (SUBNet) and send quarterly updates to suppliers in our database.
Support Growth
We provide mentorship and participate in APEX Accelerators and Small Business Development Center forums to help you navigate the federal contracting landscape.
How to Get Started
Ready to Grow With Us?
We want to hear from responsible, responsive, and qualified suppliers.
If you are ready to grow with us, let’s connect. If you are interested in working for us, complete the ASUS Inquiry Form.
ASUS encourages all small businesses to register with the Small Business Association at SBA.gov: MySBA Certifications. Registering with both SAM and SBA may possibly open more federal contracting opportunities for your business. Once qualified with ASUS, it is important to complete all documentation that requires renewal, including Certificates of Insurance, Business Licenses/Certificates, and SAM profiles.
Resources
Helpful Links
External resources to support your federal contracting journey.
System for Award Management (SAM)
Official U.S. Government website used to register entities to do business with the Federal Government.
https://sam.gov/U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Provides information on Federal Government contracting, business resources/counseling, and learning/development.
https://sba.gov/Contact
Contact Our Supplier Diversity Lead
Elizabeth “Beth” Youngblood
Supplier Diversity Lead