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Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is a unified combatant command within the U.S. Department of War. It develops and employs Special Operations Forces in support of U.S. national security objectives. Within USSOCOM, Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L) provides rapid and focused acquisition, […]

Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has supported service members and their families by providing tax-free merchandise and essential services at military installations around the world. Today, the Exchange is the Department of Defense’s largest retailer. The Exchange operates more than 12,000 facilities worldwide, including retail stores, food operations, catalogs, and […]

If you are a small business owner looking to grow beyond your current market, working with the federal government might be one of the most powerful opportunities available—and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) may be a great place to start. With billions invested annually in infrastructure, transit, aviation, and logistics, USDOT contracts support a […]

Executive branch agencies and higher education institutions use the State Bidders List when issuing solicitations for goods and services. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) State Procurement Office invites you to register as a bidder in NDBuys to receive notifications of State of North Dakota government bidding opportunities. NDBuys is the state’s new procurement […]

Doing business with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) offers significant opportunities to most any business, as it is the federal government’s largest engineering and construction organization. While the USACE has in-house engineering capabilities, most of its projects are executed by small and large business construction contractors through a competitive bidding process. Businesses must […]

Why sell to the VA? VA is one of the federal government’s largest buyers—especially of health care goods and services, information technology, facilities support, and professional services. The VA’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) actively champions opportunities for small businesses, including veteran-owned firms. How VA buys Regulations: VA follows the Federal Acquisition […]

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) branch of the Department of Defense also includes the Space Force (USSF). It was officially established as a separate military branch in December 2019. While it operates under the Department of the Air Force, it has distinct missions, priorities, and procurement processes (and has assets in North Dakota!) Before pursuing […]

Sentinel Missile Modernization Program: A New Era for Minot Air Force Base and a Great Opportunity for North Dakota Businesses Written by: Troy Hanson, Senior Business Advisor with !mpact Dakota Introduction The United States Air Force is embarking on a significant modernization effort with the Sentinel missile program, aimed at replacing the aging Minuteman III […]