How to Become an SDD Supplier

Lilly requires that a business be certified as a diverse business. Below are the various certifications Lilly accepts. Lilly requires a certification for all diverse suppliers, including small businesses. We prefer to utilize the expertise of third-party certifying organizations, so our staff can focus on maximizing opportunities for diverse businesses. Once your certification status is verified and your certification(s) received, provide your information on the Lilly supplier database through our Lilly supplier portal website. Certification does not guarantee a contract with Lilly.

Business owners will find that the fees for certification are nominal, with some organizations providing the services free of charge. The preferred certifying agency depends upon the type of certification. Lilly tracks the following categories and prefers the following certification:

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC affiliated, City of Indianapolis,
State of Indiana

Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – self certification acceptable, WBENC, NWBOC
or equivalent preferred

Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) – self certification acceptable, WBENC, NWBOC or equivalent preferred

Small Business (SB) – self certification

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) – SBA certification

HUBZone (HBz) – SBA certification

Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB) – self certification

Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SD-VOSB) – self certification

Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)