Welcome to this page about SWaM (Small, Woman-owned, and Minority) businesses.

Please take time to read The College's 2008  Plan for Participation by Small Businesses and Businesses Owned by Women and Minorities .

For quick access to the College of William and Mary's Facilities Management Planning, Design and Construction Division click HERE.

Future Procurements may include:
Adobe Software (Resale)
Campus Directories
Meter Pump and Accessories
Sonar Equipment
Vehicle Maintenance

New SWaM Vendors:

Special Events Entertainment, Inc. provides amusement and entertainment services. George Bell may be contacted at 757-485-1212.

Kammer & Son, Inc.provides fire alarm and security systems, power sirens, and smoke detection/engineering systems. Call Dan Kammer at 757-220-4300 for more information.

Advanced Software Systems, Inc. is an information systems consulting and system integration and business alignment services firm. Contact Ram Prasad for additional information at 703-230-3121.

Sutton-Clark Fire Protection provides fire extinguishers, breathing equipment, smoke ejectors, hydrants, rescue equipment, communication systems, etc. Call Maria Peskopos at 757-545-8300 for more information.

Hoffman Industries, Inc. provides hydraulic equipment, tools, filters, air compressors and accessories. Contact Mike Stapleton at 757-424-7655 for more information.

Kennick Enterprises provides offices supplies and equipment, furniture, janitorial supplies, and other items. More information can be found on the website www.wardico.com or call 804-333-4188.

Turf and Garden Inc. provides lawn care and athletic field services in addition to garden equipment and supplies. Ed Flanders is the contact at 757-543-2071 or find more information at www.turfandgardeninc.com.

Victorious Inc., d/b/a Nationwide Limousine Services is a local and national chauffeured ground transportation company that provides bus, taxi, limousine, and van services. Contact Jonathan Marlow at jonathan@nationwidecar.com or call 866-727-5466, dial 5 and ext. 117.

Corporate Office Solutions is an office supply and equipment firm that provides furniture, copy machiens, printers, etc. Contact Katrina Funkhouser at 703-352-2029 for additional information.

KSA Interiors provides graphic design, interior design/decorator services, A/E services, space planning, and signage. For additional information, call Tara Wise at 804-527-0131.

Fire Protection Equipment Company supplies fire extinguishers, breathing equipment smoke ejectors, fire alarm systems, fire detecting equipment, hydrants, sprinkley heads and systems, communication systems, etc. Call 804-262-1594 for more information.

SWaM information for W&M eVA users:

The Commonwealth of Virginia's DMBE (Department of Minority Business Enterprise) has certified 13,204 SWaM businesses.

A woman-owned business enterprise is a business concern in which at least 51percent of the business is owned by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens.  A minority-owned business enterprise is a business concern in which at least 51percent of the business is owned by one or more minorities.   For the purpose of the SWaM Program, all certified minority-owned and woman-owned businesses are also small business enterprises.   

Registration/Certification Opportunities:

The following links are provided to assist SWAM vendors in registering on the vendor database
of the Commonwealth of Virginia which is used by the College of William and Mary:

For SWaM certification, click on:     http://www.DMBE.state.va.us  

Expedited Certification Approval Process. Beginning July 9, 2007, businesses seeking certification as a small, women- or minority-owned (SWaM) business will no longer have to wait up to 30 days for aproval. Applicants will receive certification upon receipt of the application by the Department of Minority Business Enterprises (DMBE). Applicants will then have up to 30 days to submit the required supporting documents to substantiate eligibility.

For eVA registration and information on current solicitations, click on:         http://www.eva.virginia.gov 

For more information regarding SWAM businesses, contact :
Nancy Rowe, VCO
SWaM Champion
Office of Procurement
757-221-7636
nlrowe@wm.edu