Small Business Relationships
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Small Business Programs
Leidos has a proud history of providing maximum opportunities for small businesses to engage with us as we support our customers in the vital areas of National Security, Health, and Engineering. The commitments we have made to our customers in supporting the Nation's small business program are key to distinguishing us as a small business advocacy leader. Leidos has been recognized for well over a decade for its efforts and work with small businesses of all categories.
To support continued company success and growth opportunities to small businesses, Leidos focuses on the following:
- A proactive corporate-led “Small Business Development Program” responsible for marketing and outreach/ awareness activities
- Fostering strategic relationships with small businesses that lead to subcontracting as well as prime contracting opportunities
Inclusion is a Leidos core value, and it is vital to the success of our business that we ensure an inclusive culture touches every part of our organization.
Tom Bell
Chief Executive Officer
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Outreach Activities
Leidos participates in a variety of outreach programs that provide small business opportunities for every socio-economic category including partnerships with Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs). During COVID we transitioned to hosting virtual events for small business interested in teaming opportunities as well as specific subcontracting opportunities. These “matchmaking” forums have proven extremely successful in providing potential small business partners with exposure to Leidos business developers, program managers, and procurement personnel to increase opportunities for capability briefings and relevant discussions on active opportunities.
Similarly, Leidos holds similar events for specific major programs and proposals. We frequently participate in industry and client small business events enabling small businesses to learn about current and future opportunities with Leidos. Over the years, we have participated in numerous supplier symposiums and industry forums sponsored by various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and industry associations such as the National Defense Industrial Associate (NDIA) and Armed Forces Electronics Association (AFCEA). Leidos is proud of our corporate commitment and ongoing relationships with organizations supporting small businesses in a variety of socio-economic categories.
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Leidos is an active supporter and sponsor of numerous veteran targeted events, which is not surprising considering 20% of Leidos' employees are veterans themselves. Leidos maintains a program aimed at enhancing the growth of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) of all types in the government contracting arena through cooperative efforts with veteran advocacy bodies, and we directly supported VOSBs with approximately $655 million in spending in government fiscal year 2024.