QuVa seeks to increase the resiliency and strength of its supply chain, drive innovation and competition, and positively impact the communities it serves by providing procurement opportunities to qualified “Diverse Suppliers” that meet the business size criteria established by the U.S. Small Business Administration or that are 51% or more owned or operated by individuals representative of the following categories:
- Minority-owned business (MBE)
- Women-owned business (WBE)
- Veteran-owned business (VBE)
- Disabled-owned business (DOBE)
- LGBTQ+-owned business (LGBTBE)
- Small disadvantaged business (SDB)
- Small business enterprise (SBE)
- Historically underutilized business enterprise (HUBZone)
QuVa seeks, whenever reasonably possible, to identify Diverse Suppliers, to promote the development and certification of Diverse Suppliers through partnerships with local chambers of commerce, advocacy organizations and other third-parties, to encourage its suppliers to develop their own supplier diversity policies and programs, and to establish processes to measure its progress toward its goals.
QuVa encourages Diverse Suppliers seeking to do business with QuVa to obtain third-party certification through one or more of the following advisory councils and organizations:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- Disability: (IN)
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- US Small Business Administration (SBA)
- US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
- US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
While QuVa does not guarantee contract awards, QuVa welcomes Diverse Suppliers to contact it directly and submit their company information or questions related to this Supplier Diversity Policy to SupplierDiversity@QuVaPharma.com.
QuVa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, or based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, QuVa takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. QuVa expects the same from each of its suppliers.