Award-winning Small Business Supplier Program

The L-3 STRATIS Small Business Office (SBO) was established to ensure that small business; small, disadvantaged, woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned businesses; and HUBZone-certified businesses all have the maximum practical opportunity to compete for STRATIS’ business. The SBO acts as the liaison between diverse suppliers and all of STRATIS’ business units that have procurement responsibilities. STRATIS is continually reaffirming its commitment to small business participation, and developing procurement programs that are beneficial to both its small business partners’ and to STRATIS’ corporate growth strategies. Read the Small Business Award Press Release.

The focus of the Small Business Office is to:

• Develop Mutually Beneficial Strategic Relationships (e.g., Mentor-Protégé Program)
• Maximize Utilization of Small Businesses
• Promote Small Businesses

Develop Mutually Beneficial Strategic Relationships

STRATIS is committed to establishing long-term strategic partnerships with the small business community. STRATIS is proud of its strong small business advocacy record and continues to strive to be an industry leader in this area. Small businesses play a significant role in our marketplace and represent a tremendous wealth of knowledge and capability in strengthening our economy. Teaming with the right small/disadvantaged business may make the difference between success and failure.

Maximize Utilization of Small Business

The Small Business Act (FAR Part 19.701) requires that, when an agency awards a prime contract over $500,000 ($1 million for construction) to a large business prime contractor, the prime contractor must provide a “Subcontracting Plan” that includes small business goals. The SBO supports small business participation as mandated, pursuant to FAR 52-219-9, to provide the maximum practicable subcontracting opportunities and achieve/exceed the goals as developed in the contractors approved subcontracting plan.

Promote Small Businesses

Another important SBO initiative is to identify and promote small business throughout L-3 STRATIS and the Federal Government. The STRATIS SBO is frequently involved in the following types of Outreach events:

• Planned industry days
• Agency sponsored trade shows
• Vendor open houses
• Match-making sessions
• Active participation in small business-sponsored networking events
• One-on-one counseling
• Membership in organizations supporting small business participation