A disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE) is a for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a person with a disability (including veteran-disabled and service-disabled veterans), regardless of whether that business owner employs person(s) with a disability. Visit Disability:IN for additional details.

The HUBZone program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities.

A business that exceeds the small business size standards established by the Small Business Administration as set forth in 13 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 121.

A Tier I supplier that provides products/services and invoices to Kaiser Permanente for goods and services rendered directly by that supplier.

A business as defined pursuant to Section 3 of the Small Business Act and relevant regulations issued pursuant thereto. Generally, this means a business operated for profit, which is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in its field of operations and meets the size standards as prescribed in government regulations.

A supplier that provides products/services and invoices directly to Kaiser Permanente.

A supplier that provides products/services and invoices to the Prime Supplier for goods and services rendered directly or indirectly to Kaiser Permanente.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the system used to identify the particular goods or services provided by a company. Go to the Small Business Administration (SBA) website to search for NAICS codes.

The basic contractual and legal responsibilities for the business reside within the USA, its territories and possessions. For further information, go to the SBA website.

A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a qualified veteran or veterans. Consult the Department of Veterans Administration and/or the appropriate state agency for further clarification.

Vizient is the organization that negotiates and manages large, multi-state and national contracts for Kaiser Permanente.