As a business, supplying parts or products to Lockheed Martin can be a huge coup. Not only is the company one of the leading aerospace and defense contractors in the world, but it’s also known for its rigorous standards when it comes to suppliers. In order to become a Lockheed Martin Certified Supplier, your business will need to meet some specific requirements.
Determine The Target Focus Area For Your Company
As a first step, you’ll need to research the various focus areas for potential suppliers as laid out by Lockheed Martin. There are currently six focus areas:
- Aerospace Parts and Assemblies
- Electronic Components
- Environmental Control Systems
- Fuel Systems
- CNC Machining Services
- Aerospace Hydroforming
- Structural Assemblies
Complete The Supplier Marketing Portal Profile And Capabilities Statement
This document provides Lockheed Martin with an overview of your company, its capabilities, and its history. It’s important to be as thorough and accurate as possible in this submission as it will be used to determine if your company is a good fit for their needs.
Attend A Lockheed Martin Business Matchmaking Event
This event is an opportunity for potential suppliers to meet with Lockheed Martin representatives and discuss their capabilities. It’s important to make a good impression at these events as they can be highly competitive.
Join The Lockheed Martin Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) directory is a database of pre-screened, approved businesses to participate in the SBIR program. As a potential supplier, subscribing to this directory makes your organization eligible for future SBIR opportunities.
Bring Partnership Opportunities To Lockheed Martin
This could involve working with another small business to develop a new product or service or partnering with a university on research and development. Whatever the opportunity, it’s important to show that your organization can work collaboratively to create value.
Benefits Of Being A Lockheed Martin Certified Supplier
There are many reasons companies choose to do business with Lockheed Martin Certified Suppliers.
- Access To A Large & Growing Market
- Rigorous Standards
- Certification Process
- Financial Stability
- Long-Term Relationship
Work With Stuecklen Manufacturing Company
Stuecklen Manufacturing Company is a Lockheed Martin Approved Supplier, meaning that they have met the rigorous standards set by the company and provide high-quality deep draw manufacturing services.
As a Lockheed Martin Certified Supplier, Stuecklen Manufacturing Company provides companies with custom metal parts that meet the highest standards in quality and performance. Contact us today for more information.
