Qualified businesses must possess third party certification(s) for applicable Diversity classification(s). To start the review process, email suppliercert@fastenal.com, provide a brief overview of capabilities and copies of your current third party certification(s). See the listing of diversity classifications and their requirements below.
Small Businesses
A Small Business does not exceed the size standard for the product or service it is providing on the subcontract (see NAICS codes and size standard list at 13 CFR Part 121.201 via SBA NAICS codes & Size Standards).
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV. If headquartered in California, register with the California Department of General Services.
Minority-Owned Businesses (MBE)
A small business concern which is at least 51% owned by one or more minority individuals -- or whose publicly traded stock is at least 51% owned by one or more minority individuals -- and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals.
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV and attain certification from a recognized local, regional or national third party (e.g., NMSDC).
Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE)
A small business concern which is at least 51% owned by one or more women -- or whose publicly traded stock is at least 51% owned by one or more women -- and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV and attain certification from a recognized local, regional or national third party (e.g., WBENC, USWCC).
Small, Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB)
A small business owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans are presumed to qualify. Other individuals can qualify if they show by a "preponderance of the evidence" that they are disadvantaged. All such individuals must have a net worth of less than $750,000, excluding the value of the business and personal residence. Successful applicants must also meet applicable size standards for small businesses in their industry and display good character.
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV and attain SBA certification. Applications and additional program information can be obtained online via the SBA or by calling the SBA toll-free at 1-800-558-0884.
Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Small Businesses (HUBZone)
Small firms located in many urban or rural areas qualify for sole-source and other types of federal contract benefits. HUBZone stands for "historically underutilized business zone."
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV and attain SBA Certification. More information can be accessed via the SBA or by calling the SBA toll-free at 1-800-558-0884.
Small, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB)
A small business concern that is at least 51% owned by one or more service disabled veterans [as defined in 38 USC 101(16)] or the stock of which, the case of any publicly owned business, is at least 51% owned by one or more service disabled veterans. In addition, the management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more service disabled veterans. In the case of a permanent or severe disability, the spouse or caregiver of such a service disabled veteran may control the management and daily operations.
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV and VetBiz. If headquartered in California, register with the California DGS.
Small, Veteran-Owned Businesses (SVOB)
A small business concern that is at least 51% owned by one or more veterans [as defined in 38 USC101(2)] or whose publicly traded stock is at least 51% owned by one or more veterans. In addition, one or more veterans must control the management and daily business operations.
Required Certification: Be registered on SAM.GOV and VetBiz.
