Xerox Supplier Diversity - Frequently Asked Questions

close As a global leader in business process and document management, Xerox recognizes that having a diverse supplier pool is a major competitive advantage and a powerful business tool. Xerox’s supplier diversity mission is to proactively identify, build relationships with, and purchase goods and services from certified small businesses as well as enterprises owned by minorities, women, veterans, gays and lesbians, and disabled persons that can help Xerox achieve its corporate objectives.

close Yes. Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xerox Corporation and as such, the processes and procedures we have in place span the entire corporation.

close Yes. Xerox accepts all reputable 3rd party certification which includes National Minority Supplier Development Council, WBENC, 8A or other acceptable National, State and Local Groups.

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) - www.nmsdc.org
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) - www.wbenc.org
Small Business Administration (SBA) - http://www.sba.gov/sdb
SBA 8(a) Program - www.sba.gov/content/8a-business-development-0
SBA HUBZone Business Program - www.sba.gov/hubzone
National Association of Women Business Own - www.nawbo.org
SBA HUBZone Business Program - www.sba.gov/hubzone
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce - http://www.nglcc.org/

We also encourage certified suppliers to register with Diversity Information Resources (DIR) www.diversityinforesources.com

close To register, go to https://app.suppliergateway.com/xerox/Login.aspx and click on the box to Register.

close The DIR Online Supplier Diversity Database offers enterprise wide visibility of your company’s products and services by all Xerox purchasing decision makers. Registering also provides your company with free exposure to major corporations who are seeking opportunities with certified diverse suppliers.

close No. It shall be the policy of Xerox that diverse suppliers will have an equal opportunity to be included in our strategic sourcing and procurement process. Companies that seek to do business with Xerox must demonstrate the ability to add value, and provide high-quality goods and services that are competitively priced, reliable, and aligned with our superior level of service.

close Xerox supports events and activities within organizations that include the National Supplier Development Council, Inc.(NMSDC) and it’s regional councils, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and it’s regional offices , the National Veteran Small Business Conference & Expo, and many others.

close Xerox complies and will comply with all requirements of the Equal Opportunity Clause, 48 CFR 52.222-26. Xerox has participated in a previous contract subject to the Equal Opportunity Clause and has filed, and will continue to file, all required EEO compliance reports and other reports. The Equal Opportunity program at Xerox has been subject to a governmental Equal Opportunity compliance review.

close Xerox has developed, and has on file at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. Xerox does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities, and does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained.

Xerox also complies and will comply with all requirements of the Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans Clause, 48 CFR 52.222-35 and 38 USC 4212, as well as all requirements of the Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers Clause, 48 CER 52.222-36.

close Our Federal identification Number is 160468020.
Our DUNS Number is 049591852.