Supplier Inclusion & Development
The Supplier Inclusion and Development Program (SID) seeks to provide diverse businesses with equal opportunity to participate in MetLife's supply chain and become trusted suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are committed to providing opportunities to suppliers who are certified by one of these organizations. In order to validate certification, a copy of your certification will need to be submitted during registration. Please note that registration is not a guarantee for business and contracts are not awarded based on diverse certification status. A diverse supplier is defined as a business that is at least 51% owned, operated and financially controlled by one or more of the following:
- Ethnic Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) certified by NMSDC
- Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) certified by WBENC
- Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE) certified by NVBDC
- Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) certified by Disability:IN
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBT) certified by NGLCC
Additionally we work with small businesses as defined by the federal government to meet the needs of our government clients
How to Register with MetLife
Please note that registration is not a guarantee for business and contracts are not awarded based on diverse certification status. Register now through our diverse supplier portal.
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- Disability:IN
- National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
- NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council (NYNJMSDC)
- Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC)
