The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is committed to increasing the diversity of and opportunities for disadvantaged, minority, women, veteran-owned business enterprises (D/M/W/VBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) in all airport-related services.
The Indianapolis Airport Authority will not exclude any person from participation, deny any person the benefits, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract covered by 49 CFR Part 26 or Part 23 on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin.
The variety of products and services needed at Indianapolis International Airport and IAA's general aviation airports is vast. Examples include goods, services, and supplies related to retail and concessions, airport operations and maintenance, and construction. We 
encourage companies of all types and sizes to compete for our business.
Certified business enterprises
Any owner or representative of a city or state certified business enterprise who seeks information about participation in airport projects is encouraged to participate in business opportunities by responding to our requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), requests to public bids, etc. These requests seeking business partners are posted on our Web site under Business Opportunities & RFPs.
Specifically, certified business enterprises include:
- Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE)
For breakdowns and descriptions of how each group is defined, please download the airport's Supplier Diversity Definitions (PDF).
FAA DBE Goal
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) approved methodology for FY 2011, 2012, and 2013 may be found by clicking the following link: FAA DBE Goal (PDF).
Annual supplier diversity goals
To help ensure the broad inclusion of large and small business enterprises when seeking or delivering airport services, IAA establishes annual goals for its business expenditures. For the current operating year, these goals are as follows:
Capital expenditures
| Type of enterprise |
Goal |
DBE |
12 percent (goal for federally funded projects) |
MBE |
18 percent |
WBE |
Five percent |
| VBE |
Three percent |
Operating expenditure
| Type of enterprise |
Goal |
MBE |
15 percent |
WBE |
12 percent |
| VBE |
Three percent |
Where to locate certified diverse vendors
The State of Indiana, City of Indianapolis and Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council have administrative programs and departments offering information and resources in the form of training and networking events to those who wish to pursue certification. To begin the process, businesses must formally apply for certification. To learn more about certification laws, policies, procedures, resources, and lists of vendors, please visit the websites listed below.
These central Indiana organizations are committed to increasing awareness and understanding of cultural diversity issues:
IAA DBE/MBE/WBE/VBE Capital Project Presentaion - February 20, 2013 - Click Each Link Below
For more information, contact: