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DocuSign Envelope ID:6E5E583C-AE8C-4945-A183-9F3A4F2397EC <br /> opportunities for direct and indirect spending with small, minority-owned, women-owned, <br /> veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and other small, disadvantaged businesses. <br /> Since that time, CDW diverse spend has risen to $25 billion since the program's inception, <br /> which has been accomplished by building relationships with qualified small, diverse <br /> businesses to assist us and our customers in meeting diverse procurement goals. <br /> Currently, CDW has more than 1,300 partnerships with minority, women-owned, veteran- <br /> owned, and other small, disadvantaged businesses including, but not limited to product <br /> manufacturers, distributors, and service providers that can be leveraged to help meet the <br /> needs of Sourcewell Members. <br /> Highlights from our Business Diversity program over the past four full calendar years (2019- <br /> 2022) include: <br /> In 2022: <br /> CDW's overall diversity spend peaked at $3.6 billion with small, diverse suppliers. <br /> CDW was included in the 2022 America's Top Corporations for Women Owned <br /> Business Enterprises <br /> CDW is a 2022 Best of the Decade honoree. These corporations are the best-of-the- <br /> best in supply-chain diversity, excelling in their staunch commitment to minority business <br /> development and inclusion. This prestigious list celebrates outstanding supplier diversity <br /> programs that consistently drive progress and incomparable innovation in the supply chain. <br /> In 2021: <br /> CDW's overall diversity spend exceeded $3.4 billion with small, diverse suppliers. <br /> CDW more than doubled the size of its business diversity team to establish greater <br /> engagement with local suppliers in our customers' communities. <br /> CDW was included in the Top Veteran-Friendly Companies by US Veteran's Magazine. <br /> CDW was recognized by Black EO Journal — Best of the Best as a Top Supplier <br /> Diversity Program. <br /> In 2020: <br /> CDW's overall diversity spend exceeded $2.6 billion with small, diverse suppliers. <br /> Minority Business News (MBN) Diversity presented CDW with its award for 2020 <br /> Supplier Diversity Program of the Decade. <br /> The National Veteran-Owned Business Association bestowed CDW with its Best <br /> Corporation for Veteran's Business Enterprises Program award. <br /> CDW was honored by both Forbes and the Human Rights Council (HRC) foundation <br /> for our diverse and inclusive culture. In Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, CDW came in <br /> at #84 out of 500 companies overall, and in the top five of the 27 Illinois-based <br /> organizations on the list. The HRC Foundation named CDW one of the Best Places to <br /> Work for LGBTQ Equality as it earned a 100% on the Corporate Equality Index. <br /> In 2019: <br /> CDW's overall diversity spend exceeded $2 billion with small, diverse suppliers. <br /> CDW became a member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR), joining an exclusive <br /> group of U.S.-based companies procuring more than $1 billion annually from minority- and <br /> women-owned businesses on a first-tier basis. <br /> CDW was recognized as a Best of the Best in Supplier Diversity Program by US <br /> Veterans Magazine. <br /> Another aspect of the CDW Business Diversity program is our support and participation in <br /> various organizations and events focused on developing relationships and business <br /> opportunities within diverse communities. CDW is a National Corporate Member of the <br /> National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc., and The Women's Business Enterprise <br /> National Council. CDW supports additional organizations across the U.S. and Canada <br /> including the National Veteran Owned Business Association and the National Gay and <br /> Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. In addition to financial contributions and support, CDW <br /> also engages on advisory councils, attends and hosts events, and provides resources and <br /> subject matter experts to support the organizations' focus on continued growth and success. <br /> Bid Number: RFP 121923 Vendor Name: CDW Government LLC <br />