Is Kaplan Interpreting Services a minority-owned (MBE/WBE) certified interpreting agency?

Yes. Kaplan Interpreting Services holds two independent third-party certifications: NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, certificate SC727827, issued May 26, 2026 through the Southern California MSDC and valid to May 31, 2027; and California Supplier Clearinghouse verification 23000007, issued February 26, 2026 and valid to February 26, 2029, which carries both the MBE and the WBE designation under CPUC General Order 156.

What are the certification numbers for supplier diversity reporting?

NMSDC MBE certificate number SC727827. California Supplier Clearinghouse verification order number 23000007, covering both MBE and WBE. Both are verifiable with the issuing bodies without contacting us.

Which utility and public procurement programs recognize the certification?

The California Supplier Clearinghouse verification is recognized by the Joint Utilities under CPUC General Order 156, which includes PG&E, Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, San Diego Gas & Electric, AT&T California, Verizon California, and other regulated utilities. The NMSDC certification is the one corporate supplier diversity programs use to qualify diverse vendors.

Can spend with Kaplan Interpreting Services be reported toward MBE and WBE goals?

Yes. Because the certifications are issued by independent third-party bodies rather than self-declared, engagements can be reported toward Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise spending targets in corporate, utility, state, and federal supplier diversity programs.

Are the certifications self-certified or third-party verified?

Third-party verified. Both bodies audit ownership, operational control, and management before issuing, and both require re-verification. Many buyers no longer accept self-certifications, which is why the issuing body and the certificate number are published here rather than offered on request.

Diversity & Inclusion

Minority-Owned (MBE/WBE) Certified Interpreting Agency

NMSDC certificate SC727827 · California Supplier Clearinghouse 23000007

Our Certifications

Kaplan Interpreting Services is a minority-owned (MBE/WBE) certified interpreting agency. Serving clients since 2008 under founder Alexandra Kaplan, the company is owned and operated by a Hispanic-American woman with deep roots in language access work across legal, healthcare, corporate, and government sectors. Both certifications below are issued by independent third-party bodies, and both certificate numbers are published here so a procurement team can verify them without contacting us.

Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council certified MBE badge for Kaplan Interpreting Services

NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

National Minority Supplier Development Council, processed by the Southern California MSDC

Certificate number:: SC727827
Issued:: May 26, 2026
Valid through:: May 31, 2027

The certification Fortune 500 supplier diversity teams look for when they qualify a diverse vendor. NAICS 541930, UNSPSC 82112000 and 82111804.

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California Supplier Clearinghouse, Certified MBE and WBE

The Supplier Clearinghouse, under California Public Utilities Commission General Order 156

Certificate number:: 23000007
Issued:: February 26, 2026
Valid through:: February 26, 2029

One verification issues both the Minority Business Enterprise and the Women Business Enterprise designation. Recognized by the California Joint Utilities for procurement under the Utility Supplier Diversity Program, including PG&E, Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, SDG&E, AT&T California, and Verizon California.

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What WBE & MBE Certification Means

WBE and MBE certifications recognize businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women or by individuals from historically underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. The certifications are issued by independent third-party councils that verify ownership, operational control, and management.

For our clients, partnering with a WBE/MBE-certified vendor advances supplier diversity goals, supports compliance with federal and state procurement requirements, and contributes to corporate social responsibility programs that prioritize equitable contracting.

How do I verify that an interpreting agency is really MBE and WBE certified?

Check it with the issuing body, not with the vendor. Many buyers, including the University of California system, stopped accepting self-certifications because they cannot be audited. For Kaplan Interpreting Services there are two independent checks and neither of them requires contacting us.

Open the Credly badge for NMSDC certificate SC727827. Credly shows the issuing council and the certification window, May 26, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
Go to thesupplierclearinghouse.com, open the Certified Directory, search Kaplan Interpreting Services by company name, open the vendor record and select the Certifications tab. Verification order number 23000007 covers both the MBE and the WBE designation under CPUC General Order 156.

Signed certificate PDFs, a completed supplier-diversity questionnaire, W-9 and certificates of insurance are available for your vendor file on request.

Why It Matters for Clients

Supplier diversity reporting: Engagements with Kaplan can be reported toward WBE and MBE spending targets in corporate, government, and federal procurement programs.
Federal and state contracts: Many federal and state RFPs require or prioritize certified diverse vendors. Our certifications meet those criteria.
DEI commitments: For organizations with public diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, our certifications support measurable progress on supplier-side DEI metrics.
Lived expertise: A woman- and minority-owned interpreting agency brings firsthand insight into the language access challenges faced by underrepresented communities.

For a deeper look at why MWBE certification matters in the interpreting industry and how it shapes service quality, read Why MWBE Certification Matters in Interpreting. For what the NMSDC certification means when you are qualifying a vendor, read What SCMSDC Certification Means for Your Interpreting Vendor. For the utility procurement side, read California Supplier Clearinghouse Certification.

Documentation

The certificate numbers and issuing bodies are published above. Signed certificate PDFs, completed supplier-diversity questionnaires, W-9, and insurance certificates are available on request for vendor onboarding. Contact us at [email protected] or (833) 547-7770 for documentation needed for procurement, vendor onboarding, or RFP submissions.