Vanna Vans
Vanna Vans had already established itself as a company willing to push boundaries when its team began looking toward government and tribal contracting. As they explored this new market, they saw how complex federal procurement can feel for businesses offering specialized products. Their customizable mobile units do not fit neatly into standard categories, which made it challenging to identify the right buyers and understand how to present their capabilities for government use. Noah Evans, who leads many of the company’s business development efforts, was determined to learn the system and find a path forward.
Noah started by attending training sessions, workshops, and webinars through the North Dakota APEX Accelerator. Each event helped him better understand how the public sector operates and what agencies expect from potential contractors. He asked questions, built connections, and committed himself to understanding how Vanna Vans’ offerings could align with government needs. These early steps helped him gain both confidence and clarity.
One-on-one advising then became a key part of the process. The ND APEX team helped Noah understand the steps involved in preparing for federal work and offered guidance as he refined how Vanna Vans presents itself to government buyers. Reflecting on this support, Noah said, “The APEX team helped us navigate registering in SAM.gov, refine our capability statement, and get in front of the right buyers. Total game changer.” He added, “APEX Accelerators helped us unlock new contracting opportunities we didn’t even know existed. Their guidance made federal procurement far less intimidating.”
Because Vanna Vans creates highly customizable units, identifying the right agencies required thoughtful research. Noah described the impact of APEX assistance by saying, “Their one-on-one support made it possible for our mobile medical units to enter the government contracting space confidently and compliantly.”
Vanna Vans continues to build on this foundation through ongoing advising and training. With each step, the company is becoming better positioned to pursue public-sector opportunities and expand the reach of its innovative mobile units.
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