Suppliers must have the ability to demonstrate sustained high performance in cost, quality, safety, and on-time delivery. In addition:
- Innovation and responsiveness
- Customer focused
- Financially healthy and lean
- Product and service leadership within their industry
- Share commitment to mission success
- Able to assist Sandia in achieving our National Security Mission
Sandia’s Expectations of our Suppliers
- Do Your Research
- Is Sandia your market?
- Know who we are
- Know what we buy
- Know how we buy
- Sell Your Capabilities
- Identify your “uniqueness,” technical expertise, safety record, business acument, financial strength, quality systems, and prior experience(s)
- Supply Best Value
- Ensure customer satisfaction, provide quality products/services, and continuous improvement
- Make Contact
- Network, forge relationships, build trust, be persistent, and be patient
- Supply Chain Risk Management
Supply Chain attacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication. Any organization or individual who performs work for Sandia is a target for Supply Chain attacks.- Existing or prospective subcontractors may be asked to fill out a questionnaire, participate in a site assessment, or may be subject to remote assessments regarding:
- Quality management system
- Cybersecurity/information protection
- Software assurance
- Other topical areas relating to Supply Chain Risk Management
- Existing or prospective subcontractors may be asked to fill out a questionnaire, participate in a site assessment, or may be subject to remote assessments regarding: