What is certification?
Certification is a written verification and determination that a firm is small, independently owned and controlled, in both substance and form, by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
How does my company become certified?
A company becomes certified by contacting one of the third-party certifiers listed in the "Resources" section, and requesting a disadvantaged, minority, women and/or disabled veteran business enterprise certification package.
What certifications does Tellabs accept?
Tellabs accepts the following certifications:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council and regional councils certification;
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation and state departments of transportation;
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), formerly WMBE Clearinghouse;
- Section 8(a) certification and small, disadvantaged business (SDB) certification from the Small Business Administration;
- WBE Certification from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC);
- Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification from the State of California, Department of General Services, Office of Business Certification and Resources;
- M/WBE certifications from other state, local or transit agencies.
Is certification required to do any business with Tellabs?
No. Certification is only required to do business with Tellabs under the Tellabs ProPartner™ Supplier Diversity Alliance Program initiative.
Does certification ensure business with Tellabs?
No. While Tellabs is fully committed to providing contracting and procurement opportunities to certified M/W/DVBE firms, all contract awards are based on Tellabs' Global Sourcing and Supplier Management policies. The Tellabs ProPartner Alliance Program is our strategy for ensuring that M/W/DVBE firms have an opportunity to compete on an equal basis with all suppliers.
Who can I contact for more information on the Tellabs ProPartner Alliance Program?
You may download a printable version of our Propartner Supplier Diversity Brochure,
or contact us at:
Tellabs
1415 W. Diehl Road
Mail Stop 16
Naperville, IL 60563
U.S.A.
+1.630.798.3052
Fax: +1.630.798.3737
