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complex engineering challenges and deliver advanced solutions for national security, space exploration, and biomedical advancements. We are committed to fostering strong partnerships with suppliers who share our dedication to innovation, integrity, and excellence.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="27209" class="module row-default header-margin-0 tertiary-color-bg dark sm-p-text" > <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-start align-items-start"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <h2 class="heading--h3">Supplier Requirements</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <p>Draper is dedicated to maintaining high standards in quality, ethics, and performance and we seek partners who value those same standards. Suppliers are required to provide specific documents, keep updated records and perform with quality, efficiency, and ethics.</p> <p>To maximize the prospects of becoming a Draper supplier, it is important to understand what Draper does. Please study our <strong><a href="https://www.draper.com/market-areas">market areas</a></strong> and core capabilities carefully. Once you have identified an opportunity that aligns with your core capabilities and past performance, please follow our four step process listed below.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="27210" class="module row-default " > <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-start align-items-start"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <h2 class="heading--h3">Cybersecurity Requirements</h2> <img aria-hidden="true" src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2385/27210/image.jpg" alt="" class="mb-3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <!--As a key player in the defense and technology sectors, Draper prioritizes cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive information. We require our suppliers to comply with CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) standards to safeguard critical data and maintain robust cyber hygiene. CMMC 2.0 emphasizes flexible yet rigorous cybersecurity practices, and suppliers must demonstrate adherence to these standards based on their level of engagement with Draper. Visit <a href="https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-20-program">CISA </a>for more information on CMMC 2.0. or <a href="https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/Model/">CIO.</a><br><strong><br></strong>Additional Regulatory References, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):<br> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-21">52.204-21</a> Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems</li> </ul> Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS):<br> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/subpart-204.73-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-and-cyber-incident-reporting">204-73</a> Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7008-compliance-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-controls">252.204-7008</a> Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7009-limitations-use-or-disclosure-third-party-contractor-reported-cyber-incident-information">252.204-7009</a> Limitation on the Use or Disclosure of Third Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7012-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-and-cyber-incident-reporting.">252.204-7012</a> Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting</li> <li><a href="%20https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7019-notice-nistsp-800-171-dod-assessment-requirements">252.204-7019</a> Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7020-nist-sp-800-171dod-assessment-requirements">252.204-7020</a> NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements</li> </ul> <p>Other Cybersecurity References:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices">Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/sp">National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Resource Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://ndisac.org/dibscc/cyberassist/">NDISAC Cyber Assist</a></li> </ul>--> <p>As a key player in the defense and technology sectors, Draper prioritizes cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive information. We require our suppliers to comply with CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) standards to safeguard critical data and maintain robust cyber hygiene. CMMC 2.0 emphasizes flexible yet rigorous cybersecurity practices, and suppliers must demonstrate adherence to these standards based on their level of engagement with Draper. Visit <a href="https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-20-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CISA</a> for more information on CMMC 2.0, or the <a href="https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/Model/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIO</a>.</p> <p>Additional Regulatory References, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">52.204-21</a> Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems</li> </ul> <p>Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS):</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/subpart-204.73-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-and-cyber-incident-reporting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">204-73</a> Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7008-compliance-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-controls." target="_blank" rel="noopener">252.204-7008</a> Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7009-limitations-use-or-disclosure-third-party-contractor-reported-cyber-incident-information." target="_blank" rel="noopener">252.204-7009 </a>Limitation on the Use or Disclosure of Third Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7012-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-and-cyber-incident-reporting." target="_blank" rel="noopener">252.204-7012</a> Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7019-notice-nistsp-800-171-dod-assessment-requirements." target="_blank" rel="noopener">252.204-7019 </a>Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7020-nist-sp-800-171dod-assessment-requirements." target="_blank" rel="noopener">252.204-7020 </a>NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements</li> <li><a href="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7021-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-requirements." contenteditable="false" title="https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7021-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-requirements.">252.204-7021</a><span> Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements</span></li> </ul> <p>Other Cybersecurity References:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/sp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Resource Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://ndisac.org/dibscc/cyberassist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NDISAC Cyber Assist</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="supplier-graphic" class="module row-default tertiary-color-bg dark border border--left no-overlay 8-col-layout" > <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-start align-items-start"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <h2 class="heading--h3">How to be a Supplier – Getting Started</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <div><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_90a226423836c6ee4f43ca3c49c6046b/draper/files/pages/draper/db/2385/description/PotentialSupplier_Management_1_.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="3000" height="730"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="27208" class="module row-default tertiary-color-bg dark border border--left no-overlay 8-col-layout" > <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-start align-items-start"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <img aria-hidden="true" src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2385/27208/image.jpg" alt="" class="mb-3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <!--strong><br><br><br><br>Step 1.</strong> Identify an opportunity to work with Draper<br><br>Draper has sourcing opportunities within our four <a href="https://www.draper.com/market-areas"><strong>market areas</strong></a>. Suppliers looking to work with Draper should start by learning about each area to see which is the best fit for your products or services. Suppliers are welcome and encouraged to work with multiple market areas.<br><strong><br>Step 2.</strong> Complete appropriate documents<br><br>Draper requires an Annual Certification Form and a W9 to be completed for onboarding. Suppliers are also encouraged to provide a capability statement that provides Draper with additional information about their products and services. This information may be documented and shared internally with the targeted market areas.<br><strong><br>Step 3.</strong> Submit documents<br><br><span data-teams="true">Once the requested information has been assembled, send the documents to <a aria-label="Link vendormanagement@draper.com" id="menur1mmp" href="mailto:vendormanagement@draper.com" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="mailto:vendormanagement@draper.com">vendormanagement@draper.com</a>. Submissions will be reviewed, and Draper will contact the supplier if any further action is required. Draper is not obligated to utilize suppliers nor guarantee an opportunity to suppliers who submit their information.</span>--> <p><strong>Step 1.</strong> Identify an opportunity to work with Draper</p> <p>Draper has sourcing opportunities within our four <strong><a href="https://www.draper.com/market-areas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">market areas</a></strong>. Suppliers looking to work with Draper should start by learning about each area to see which is the best fit for your products or services. Suppliers are welcome and encouraged to work with multiple market areas.</p> <p><strong>Step 2.</strong> Complete appropriate documents</p> <p>Draper requires an Annual Certification Form and a W9 to be completed for onboarding. Suppliers are also encouraged to provide a capability statement that provides Draper with additional information about their products and services. This information may be documented and shared internally with the targeted market areas.</p> <p><strong>Step 3.</strong> Submit documents</p> <p>Once the requested information has been assembled, send the documents to <strong><a href="mailto:vendormanagement@draper.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vendormanagement@draper.com</a></strong>. Submissions will be reviewed, and Draper will contact the supplier if any further action is required. Draper is not obligated to utilize suppliers nor guarantee an opportunity to suppliers who submit their information.</p> <p><strong>Step 4: </strong>Review documents</p> <p>Submissions will be reviewed and Draper will contact the supplier if any further action is required. Draper is not obligated to utilize suppliers nor guarantee an opportunity to suppliers who submit their information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="27069" class="module row-default no-header-border neutral-bg" > <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-start align-items-baseline"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <h2>Supplier Resources</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="module-content link-content"> <div class="text-area"> <div class="text"> <h3 class="small">The following form must be completed and signed for a domestic supplier to be onboarded, in addition to a W9:</h3> <div class="block-links-wrapper row"> <div class="col-lg-auto btn-list"> <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2465/27214/document/Draper+Annual+Certification+Form_Rev.13+v.1_Jan+2025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="block-link">Draper Annual Certification Form</a> <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2465/27237/document/Draper-Supplier+Gift+Giving+Memo_External+Website_2.19.25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="block-link">Supplier Gift Policy</a> <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2465/27238/document/Draper_PO_Federal_Flow_Downs_Attachment-A_Oct_2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="block-link">Federal Flow-Downs Attachment A</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-auto btn-list"> <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2465/27239/document/Draper+PO+Terms+and+Conditions+October+2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="block-link">2019 Terms of Purchase</a> <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2465/27240/document/Draper_PO_Terms_and_Conditions_June+2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="block-link">2020 Terms of Purchase</a> <a href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2465/27061/document/Draper_PO_Terms_and_Conditions_Dec_2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="block-link">2023 Terms of Purchase</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="27070" class="module module-full-width module-default-full-width primary-color-bg dark padding-normal careers-module no-header-border module-subheader--h4 border border--right" > <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="bg-image col-xl-6 p-0"> <div class="bg-image-inner" style="background: url(https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_f83caefb5d621da004d98c2334df5329/draper/db/2385/27070/image.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: cover;background-color: #333;"></div> </div> <div class="col-xl-5 "> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text"> <h2 class="heading--h3">Small Business Suppliers</h2> <p>Draper is committed to working with and supporting small and diverse businesses to maintain our competitiveness. We partner with small, small-disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, Native American-owned, minority-owned small businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities/minority institutions. Our small business management team focuses on compliance, early engagement, outreach, and support with small and diverse businesses. 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