The information contained on this page applies only to U.S. businesses that qualify as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR 121 (see FAR Part 19).

In some cases, non-U.S. companies can qualify as a small business. If a non U.S. company has a place of business in the U.S. and makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials, or labor, and if it meets SBA's size standard for being a small business it qualifies (see 13 CFR 121.105(a)).

Below you will find the process Rolls-Royce Corporation follows once a small business has registered its capabilities with the supplier diversity program.

1. A prospective small business must first register with the Rolls-Royce Corporation supplier diversity program. Additional company literature may be sent to the attention of the . You are encouraged to send any additional literature electronically.

2. The information entered into the registration form will be accessed by Rolls-Royce Corporation buyers, commodity specialists and engineers.

3. As sourcing strategies are developed, the supplier diversity database will be queried for capabilities.

4. If your company’s capabilities match existing opportunities, your company could potentially be contacted.

5. A one-on-one meeting may be requested. Please ensure that all representatives of your company are knowledgeable and able to answer questions and articulate your corporate capabilities. During the meeting, you should be prepared to present, at a minimum, the following:
a) Capabilities
b) Current customers
c) Quality certifications/Awards
d) Available capacity
e) Qualifying small business classifications
f) Equipment
g) Parts/Services
h) Financials

6. The Buyer may request your company to fill out a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

7. Once the NDA is returned, drawings may be shared with your company.

8. The Buyer may request a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) (Pricing) for the drawings.

9. If the ROM is competitive, a Rolls-Royce Corporation supplier development engineer will be engaged. The supplier development engineer will visit your facility to verify your company’s capabilities. The Supplier Development Engineer will conduct mini SABRe assessment. It would be in your interests to visit the SABRe (Supplier Advanced Business Relationship) website. The site details the expectations we have of our suppliers. You are encouraged to assess your organization using the self assessment tool found on the site. This will give your company an opportunity to understand any existing gaps. Any development plans the supplier development engineer deems necessary will be discussed during the visit.

10. The supplier development engineer will follow up on the development plans and record improvements.

11. The Buyer can request a full SABRe assessment that could result in your company being placed on the Rolls-Royce approved supplier list.