The Indiana Department of Administration, Division of Supplier Diversity has relaunched the Secured Supplier Portal and is only taking applications through the electronic application process. See below for more details.
Division of Supplier Diversity
402 W. Washington St., Rm W-462
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
(excluding state holidays)
Before You Apply
What to know before applying for certification
Certification Applications and Processes
New Electronic Certification Instructional LinksOnce you follow the steps below, the application tile will be available in your Access Indiana portal. Please click on these links prior to calling our office for help.
| Electronic Recertification Instructional LinksDo not submit a new application if your company is up for recertification. Please call our office at 317-232-3061 or email at mwbe@idoa.in.gov for a unique link to be sent to you.
| Electronic ACE Form Instructional LinksDo not submit a new application if your company needs to submit an Affidavit of Continued Eligibility (ACE) form. Please call our office at 317-232-3061 or email at mwbe@idoa.in.gov for a unique link to be sent to you. Although certification is valid for a three-year period, businesses are required to submit an ACE form annually with any changes affecting the following:
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Out-of-State Certification (Click Here)Based on the outcome of the Governor’s Commission meeting held on January 12, 2009, the DSD office will only consider applications from out-of-state companies that are based in a state that recognizes Indiana certifications. | UNSPSC Amendment Form (Click Here)Certified minority, women and veteran-owned businesses with requests for classification code (UNSPSC) review and amendment, must submit an Amendment Form to the Division. | Certification Partnerships (Click Here)The Division of Supplier Diversity has executed cooperative agreements with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the City of Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD), and the Great Lakes Women's Business Council (Great Lakes WBC) wherein certifications from these organizations will be considered as recommendations toward the state's MBE/WBE/IVOSBs certification. |
Qualifications for Certification
To qualify as a minority, women or veteran owned business, a firm must be 51 percent owned by qualifying minorities, women and veterans who:
- Possess expertise in the field
- Control the business enterprise
- Are U.S. citizens
Qualifying minority groups include Blacks, Native Americans, Latino/Hispanics, Pacific Asians, and Subcontinent Asians.
Certification Webinar
Free step-by-step training for MBE/WBE/IVOSBs Certification is available the third Wednesday of each month for new applicants. Learn more about the certification clinic and other workshops on our News and Events webpage.
Confidentiality
Applications for certification are deemed confidential under Indiana Code Section 4-13-16.5-7. See the opinion of Indiana’s Public Access Counselor here.
Division of Supplier Diversity
402 W. Washington St., Rm W-462
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-3061
Fax: (317) 233-6921
Benefits of Being Certified
As a certified minority, woman and veteran owned business, your company will:
- Qualify for MBE/WBE/IVOSBs subcontracting opportunities on state contracts in Indiana, which provide for the attainment of business diversity goals
- Receive notification of state business opportunities
- Receive access to training opportunities
- Receive notice of upcoming events such as networking opportunities
- Appear in the directory of certified firms
- Qualify as an MBE/WBE/IVOSB for purchasing by casinos and state universities, as well as other public and private organizations
Secured Supplier Portal
- To access the Secured Supplier Portal, clear your browsing history and then click here.