In government fiscal year 2014, Northrop Grumman contracted $2.46 billion to a broad base of approximately 9,500 suppliers. More than 32 percent of Northrop Grumman procurement spending goes to small businesses and women or minority-owned firms. The company has met and exceeded the 23 percent small business statutory goals for more than 10 consecutive years and has received numerous awards and recognition for its global supplier diversity programs.