Vendor Classification Subtask

Use this subtask to view the legal classifications of the vendor as well as the industry code(s) and the NAICS code(s) linked to it.

Business Classification

Default Size

This field displays the Vendor Business Size with the following options:

  • Large: Large vendors are included in subcontract reporting. This is the default selection.

  • Small: Small vendors are included in subcontract reporting.

  • Non-Profit: Non-profit vendors are excluded from subcontract reporting.

  • Foreign/Other: Foreign/other vendors are excluded from subcontract reporting.

Field Description
Certification Date

This field displays the date on which the vendor received the classification certification.

Certification Number

The field displays the vendor's certification number.

Woman-Owned

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as woman-owned.

Disadvantaged (Include Minority-Owned)

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as disadvantaged.

Veteran-Owned

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as veteran-owned.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as service disabled veteran-owned.

Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC) and Indian Tribes

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as an Alaskan Native Corporation or an Indian Tribe vendor.

HUBZone

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as a historically underutilized business zone company.

Historical Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as a historically black college or minority institution.

8(a) Certified

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as 8(a) certified. An 8(a) company is a business that is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (usually at least 51% ownership).

AbilityOne Non-Profit Agency

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as AbilityOne Non-Profit Agency. An AbilityOne non-profit agency has at least 75% of its total direct labor hours performed by persons who are blind or have significant disabilities.

LGBTQ+ Owned

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor is classified as an LGBTQ+ owned business.

An LGBTQ+ owned business must fit the following criteria:
  • Majority (at least 51%) owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBT person or persons who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
  • Exercises independence from any non-LGBT business enterprise
  • Has its principal place of business (headquarters) in the United States
  • Has been formed as a legal entity in the United States

Size By Industry Classification

Field Description
Industry Classification

This field displays the industry classification.

Vendor Size

This field displays the vendor size associated with the industry classification.

NAICS

Field Description
NAICS Code

This field displays the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

NAICS Description

This field displays the NAICS description.

Primary NAICS

If selected, this checkbox indicates that this is a Primary NAICS that defaults on purchase orders.

Small Business

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor qualifies as a small business for this NAICS code.

Large Business

If selected, this checkbox indicates that the vendor qualifies as a large business for this NAICS code.

Effective Date This field displays the date when the NAICS code was set to use. The value of this field defaults to the NAICS effective date on the Manage NAICS Codes screen.
Certifying Agency

This field displays the NAICS certifying agency.

Notes

This field displays notes related to the NAICS code.