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Matchmaking Meetings - Alliance Texas 2008
TO SCHEDULE YOUR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS, click here, You will be asked for your user name and password.
You will be able to schedule 5 meetings per person, and YES, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet with additional MatchMakers on-site. Any changes made after 5pm Tuesday, June 24th, will not be reflected in the final schedule.
At that time, you are able to view and print your meeting schedules. However, any changes made will not be reflected in the final schedule and ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
The following list includes the federal and state agencies and prime contractors that plan to participate in scheduled meetings during the conference.
The meetings will take place in the center of the Exhibit Hall in a designated area from 1:30-5:00, with a break at 4:15 for Door Prize Drawings.
Procedure
Remember -- THIS IS A
TOOL IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS. DO NOT EXPECT TO WIN A CONTRACT ON-SITE.
Be on time to the meetings! Someone will replace you within 3 minutes if you are not there!
You are welcome to wait outside the MatchMaking area to see if a representative has a no-show.
We are looking for: Construction companies for Public Works projects, such as HVAC, general contracting, finish work.
We are: 301st Air Force Contracting Office, part of the NAS JRB, Fort Worth, TX. It occupies the site and most of the facilities of the former Carswell AFB, an Air Force bomber/tanker installation. The base is under the oversight of the Commander Naval Air Reserve Forces and now hosts a variety of fighter/attack and airlift units from the reserve components of Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
We are looking for: Alcon is committed to expanding our work with diverse suppliers that include small, small minority, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small, HUBZone, Indian Tribes (IT) and Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC).
We are: Alcon initiated a Supplier Diversity Program to develop and nurture diverse supplier relationships. Our purchasing professionals are responsible for identifying and contracting with qualified, diverse suppliers that meet Alcon's specification requirements.
We promote diverse supplier participation reflective of the business community in which we live and work, and we encourage economic development. Our commitment demonstrates compliance with Alcon's corporate values and responsibility. We welcome all potential suppliers who can add value to our products and services on a competitive basis.
We are looking for: American Airlines representatives will talk to anyone about any product or service! COME SEE US AT OUR EXHIBITOR BOOTH.
Aircraft parts,Airport support services (aircraft, ramp, terminal),
Architectural/design services,
Automotive parts,Chemicals,
Communications equipment,
Computer hardware, software and related services, Construction services, Extermination services,
Facilities equipment and Maintenance, Financial services,
Food and beverage products,
Fuels/lubricants, Human resource services, Janitorial and landscaping supplies and services, Legal services,
Motorized and non-motorized vehicles and equipment, Office furniture, fixtures and accessories, Packaging materials and services, Printing and graphic design services, Promotional items, Safety Equipment.
We are: American Airlines is focused on providing air transportation for passengers and cargo. The Company is headquartered at Fort Worth, Texas with major operations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York, St. Louis and Los Angeles. American has maintenance bases in Fort Worth, Kansas City and Tulsa. American is a consumer of technology, food products, hardware in support of it\'s operations, services of all types and a variety of energy products.
We are: Pantex Plant, located 17 miles northeast of Amarillo, Texas, in Carson County, is charged with maintaining the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The facility is managed and operated by B&W Pantex for the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration.
We are looking for: * remediation contractors
* laboratories
* drilling
* surveyors
* general contractors
* utility locaters
* well abandonmen
* geotech
* data management & data validation
* earth movers
We are: CH2M HILL utilizes Full Service Procurement to enhance the success of projects and the satisfaction of our clients. Our worldwide Procurement organization manages spend of over $4 billion annually for our portfolio of projects. This significant volume positions CH2M HILL in the engineering and construction marketplace as a major global purchaser of; engineered equipment and materials, commodity materials, professional services and construction subcontracts.
We are looking for: While the City of Dallas is open to meeting with all types of small businesses, we are currently having difficulties in meeting our diversity goals in the area of goods and commodities. If there are any businesses that sell uniforms for Transportation Freight and Fuel, Police/Fire, any medical supply businesses, Lawn maintenance equipment (lawn mowers and parts), school supplies, building materials, lumber, cement, concrete, infant care products, sports equipment, canine services & food, drafting supplies.
We are: Business Development & Procurement Services administers the City\'s centralized purchasing system. Procurement Services is responsible for developing bid specifications jointly with City departments, obtaining bids through advertising and direct solicitation, establishing and monitoring price agreement contracts, and issuing purchase orders. Business Development maintains the register of professional and personal services consultants including M/WBE companies, who are interested in participating in the procurement process.
The City of Dallas has an online self-maintained vendor profile system that allows all vendors to register his/her company. Once the vendor identifies the service/good, bid opportunities are provided by the automated system email. A group of procurement specialist called the ResourceLINK Team focuses on increasing the number of vendors participating in the bid process by assisting with online registration, recruiting local vendors to consider the City of Dallas as a client, and providing one-to-one technical assistance.
The City is going to buy everything from mowers to motorcycle parts, from paving services to printing this year. No matter what goods you sell - no matter what services you provide - whether you are a big company employing hundreds or a small, one-person operation - we want to work with you. We want to help your business grow. We want to make it easy for you to do business with the City.
We are: Thank you for your desire to do business with Dallas County. Dallas County has a centralized purchasing operation, which requires the release of purchase orders prior to the delivery of supplies or services. The county is not responsible for verbal orders placed by employees outside the Purchasing Department.
Dallas County processes over 12,000 purchase orders in a year and 350 formal (advertised) bids in a year. These formal bids are normally advertised on Mondays in the Daily Commercial Record classified section under legal notices. These bids are also posted on the website. Formal bids or bid notices are mailed to vendors registered with Dallas County to sell those particular services or goods. To obtain a vendor registration form, you may download it from the Dallas County website at www.dallascounty.org/html/departments/purchasing/index.html. Please complete the vendor registration form submitting your organization's information or updating your organization's information. Please identify the commodities that your organization sells. Please send this information via fax at (214) 653-7878 or mail it to the address at the bottom of this page. In the future it is anticipated that Dallas County will do electronic bid notifications through Internet e-mail, therefore please indicate your e-mail address on your vendor registration form.
We are looking for:
* Vendors - For the purchase of good quality material, equipment, furniture and general supplies.
* Construction Contractors.
* Professional Firms.
* Other Service Providers.
We are: Dallas Housing Authority provides decent, safe, and quality affordable housing to low-income families and individuals. It is the goal of DHA to encourage participation of Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) in all phases of procurement and contracting activities.
We are: The Minority/Women Business Enterprise (Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)) Department remains an integral component of the DISD. During calendar year 2004, the DISD received numerous awards for their strong commitment to minority and women-owned businesses. DISD was honored to receive the Million Dollar Roundtable Award, American Indian Chamber of Commerce Advocate of the Year Award, Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce Advocate of the Year Award, African Chamber of Commerce Valuable Member of the year Award. 2005 E Award, Public Sector Agency of the Year given by the DFW Minority Business Council. January 30, 2006 Cooperate Rising Star given by south West women's Business Council.
The Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Department focuses on community outreach, contract compliance and monitoring, business development, and in-reach initiatives. Some of our milestone accomplishments have included the 1st D/FW Metroplex Education Trade Fair, Construction Trade Forum, Signature Series Business Development Workshops, Technology Summit, Custodial Services Forum, D/FW Metroplex Super Fair, Internal Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Vendor Fair, Employees Discount Program, 2004 Business Expo and Minority Youth Business Retreat, etc.
Mission
A continuing goal of the Dallas Independent School District is to maximize the participation of M/WBEs in all phases of the district's purchasing and contracting activities.
We are looking for:
Some of the future contracting opportunities includes:
* construction
* janitorial services
* uniforms
* power washing
* goods & services.
* GREEN janitorial products
Products NOT needed are: janitorial, office, paper.
We are: DFW Airport is committed to increasing the opportunities to involve disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses (D/M/WBE) in all Airport-related opportunites. The Airport procures construction, professional services, goods & services, and concessions. The Business Diversity & Developrment Department is responsible for administering the Airport's D/M//WBE program. The department creates and sustains a business environment that enables M/WBEs to successfully participate in DFW business opportunities resulting in sustainable economic development in the North Texas Region.
We are looking for: Small businesses to support CONUS and OCONUS locations with the following list of products and services:
* Aircraft Parts;
* Helicopter Parts (Huey/Cobra);
* Tools;
* HVAC Supplies;
* Ground Support Equipment;
* Police Gear;
* Medical Supplies and Service;
* Plumbing Supplies;
* Computer Equipment;
* Aircraft Electrical Connectors;
* Mil Spec Paint;
* Communication Equipment;
* Personal Hygiene Supplies;
* MRE’s;
* Water and Water Treatment;
* Temporary Housing;
* Fencing for Security;
* Security Equipment and Hardware;
* Photography Supplies;
* Cameras;
* Environmental Services;
* Avionics Repair Stations;
* Airport Services;
* Medical Services;
* Electrical Services; and
* Janitorial Services.
We are: DynCorp International LLC is a provider of specialized mission-critical technical services to civilian and military government services worldwide, and operates major programs in law enforcement training and support, security services, base operations, aviation services, contingency operations, and logistics support.
We are looking for: Looking for Construction, Services such as janitorial, guard, groundskeeping, and a variety of supplies
We are: The Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Region Headquarters covers a 5 state area to include Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The FAA Acquisition office is responsible for awarding contracts such as A & E Services , construction for projects such as Air Traffic Control Towers, Air Route Traffic Control Center Modifications, security fencing, and installation of navigational or landing aid systems (NAVAIDS).
We also procure operating supplies, maintenance and spare parts for emergency repairs of FAA facilities. In addition we award service type contracts such as Security Guard Services, Meterological Observation Services, Janitorial and Grounds Maintenance Services. We advertise prospective contracts at: http://www.asu.faa.gov/faaco.
We are looking for:
* Office supplies
* Various building services
* Hardware
* Software
* Really a variety of products and services.
We are: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas conducts procurements through its local, national and information technology procurement functions located within the Bank.
LOCAL PROCUREMENT
The Bank's local procurement function provides sources of supply necessary for the daily operation of the Bank, including its branches in El Paso, Houston and San Antonio, and for the successful completion of its strategic initiatives.
We are looking for: The District seeks to also increase the pool of qualified firms competing for contracts by providing small and local firms, and historically underutilized businesses (HUB) owned or operated by minorities or women with information and access to compete for construction, architecture, engineering and professional services contracts; and referral services to technical assistance, financial, bonding and insurance, and certification services that promote the long-term competitive capacity of such firms.
We are: The district has taken strong, positive steps toward achieving the goal of becoming the best urban school district in the nation. Superintendent Melody Johnson and the Board of Education instituted VISION 2010 - a series of initiatives that will redesign, transform and revitalize Fort Worth ISD schools.
Resources have been reallocated across the district for maximum impact in the classroom. Lead content teachers have been selected in every secondary school. Literacy coaches and lead teachers in math and science have also been designated in elementary schools.
We are looking for:
Subcontractors for new and rehab work on military multi-family housing in Central Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. PLEASE SEE US AT OUR BOOTH.
We are:
Hunt Companies, Inc. (formerly Hunt Building Corporation) and its affiliated companies are one of the nation's leading developers and builders, specializing in public-private ventures, military housing, mixed-use, multi-family housing, master-planned communities, office and retail. We provide a full range of development, design-build, construction management, investment, and asset/property management services across the country. You will find that our companies are widely respected for their vision, integrity, and professionalism with values we have held as important cornerstones of our business since 1947. Hunt affiliates include Hunt Building Company, Hunt Development Group, Hunt Communities and Hunt Military Communities.
We are looking for: Plastic suppliers, Injection Molding suppliers, MRO suppliers.
We are: Suppliers are a valuable and integral part of the L-3 Communications business enterprise process. A critical strength in supporting our varied customers is through building strong supplier relationships. This relationship is based on open and honest communication, mutual respect and common interests that will allow us to move to the next level of performance excellence. We seek suppliers that are both financially sound and responsive, which are satisfying our customers with top-quality, technically excellent, affordable products, delivered on time.
We are looking for:
* Printed circuit boards
* Bare boards
* Raw wire and cable
* Aircraft hardware
* Electronic Components
* 5-axis machine shops
* Raw material suppliers
* Software products
* FAA repair stations
We are: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, and aircraft maintenance and modernization. L-3 is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors.
We are looking for: All Types of Construction Subcontractors Needed at Seven Installations.
All construction scopes that are performed for residential, multifamily and light commercial construction from site work and utility installation to the roof on the structures are needed. We also function as the property management team and maintenace/repair scopes are also required.
New Construction includes a variety of housing types and Neighborhood Centers.
Renovations are done to update and modernize existing homes: blending existing homes into new neighborhoods.
We are: Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.
We are looking for: We are looking for General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, Cabling installation companies. NOT looking for IT Contractors or that provide training.
We are: GSA and TXMAS contract holder. Products include: Fire Alarm, Security Systems, CCTV,Detention Controls,fire sprinkler, Suppression, Kitchen Hood Suppression. We provide installation, inspection and service on the all above product lines.
We are: Tarrant County is an urban county located in the north central part of Texas. Fort Worth serves as the county seat to a county population of approximately 1.4 million citizens.
It is the duty of this department to furnish supplies, equipment and services, when needed, to the various departments in the required quality and quantity, at the best possible price. This is accomplished by standardization, competitive bidding on the basis of adequate specifications, whenever practical, and cooperative purchasing.
Tarrant County encourages the participation of economically and socially disadvantaged businesses in all areas of procurement. A HUB is defined as an entity where at least 51% of business owners are economically disadvantaged persons of a qualifying group including: Black American, Hispanic American, Native American Indian, Asian Pacific American, and/or American Woman. Tarrant County is dedicated to maximizing opportunities for HUB firms to provide materials, supplies, equipment and services needed to support the County.
We are looking for: We purcahse everything. We are most interested in talking to
* Heavy Highway Construction
* Goods and Services
We are: TxDOT, in cooperation with local and regional officials, is responsible for planning, designing, building, operating and maintaining the state's transportation system. Our goals are to:
reduce congestion,
enhance safety,
expand economic opportunity,
improve air quality, and
increase the value of transportation assets.
TxDOT works to achieve these goals through four strategies:
using all financial options to build transportation projects, empowering local leaders to solve local transportation problems, increasing competition to drive down costs, and demanding consumer-driving decisions
We are looking for: Minority and Women-owned businesses for architecture, engineering, construction, professional services, and all related services for convention center development, capital improvement (streets, water and sewer) projects, light rail expansion, and mixed use housing and commercial development. In addition to Victory Park, proposed projects for our clients are with Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the City of Fort Worth and the City of Irving.
We are: Hillwood and The Burrell Group (TBG). Hillwood is developing Victory Park, one of the most significant master planned urban developments in the history of the Southwest Region. Victory Park is envisioned to create Dallas’ new urban center with a carefully crafted collection of emerging and reputation retail, distinctive dining, class A office space, dramatic residences, a cutting-edge hotel and signature entertainment venues. TBG provides consulting services and solutions to assist in achieving diversity and M/WBE goals. We are recognized experts in the development. Our programs have served as models for enhancing the participation of small, minority, and woman-owned businesses in the competitive marketplace. The Burrell Group consultation and technical services extend to the federal, state and local government levels and to the private sector.
We are looking for: almost anything in commodities and constructiion. PLEASE COME SEE US AT OUR BOOTH.
We are: The PPS Department is responsible for the entire procurement process (purchasing, accounts payable, assets, receiving, vendor records, surplus, vendor relations, HUB participation, non-purchase order payments) as well as employee reimbursements and travel for both UNT and the UNT System. As you can imagine, this variety of tasks requires the PPS staff to have an extensive knowledge of state laws and regulations, University policy and applicable Federal regulations --- and a thorough understanding of the various funding sources available. Our primary responsibility is to assist University and System units in wading through the "sea of red tape" by appying the laws as required, suggesting the appropriate funding sources, and giving prompt and first-rate customer service. Input from the campus assists us in continuing to upgrade our processes and services.
Telecommunications Equipment:
* Audio-Visual Equipment and Accessories
* Hospital Supplies and Equipment
* Gases
* Lab Equipment and Accessories
Professional Services:
* Temporary Services
* Insurance Services
* Computer Hardware & Software
* HP Printers
We are: The Purchasing and Central Services for the University of North Texas Health Science Center is responsible for obtaining materials, equipment, and services at the lowest cost and best value consistent with specified quality and delivery requirements as allowed by law. Purchases are made in accordance to Texas State Law (including the State Constitution, the State Appropriations Act, and the rules and regulations of the State Comptroller and the TBPC); applicable federal laws including IRS regulations; and the Policies and Procedures of the University.
We are looking for: Small businesses capable of providing supplies, services, or construction to Altus AFB, Oklahoma. Particular interest in Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, HUBZones, SDBs, WOSBs and 8 (a) architect/engineer firms, and general construction firms capable of performing multiple small projects.
We DO NOT procure aircraft parts or maintenance.
We are: The 97th Contracting Squadron provides contracting support for Altus AFB, Oklahoma. The squadron procures supplies, services, and construction to meet the needs of the installation.
US Air Force - Cannon AFB
We are looking for: Dedicated small businesses and large businesses that will enable Cannon to succeed and meet the new mission requirements.
We are: Mr Horace L. Bates, Director of Business Operations/Wing Small Business Specialist for US Air Force, Cannon AFB, NM - Our mission changed 1 Oct 2007 from Air Combat Command flying F-16 fighter aircraft to Air Force Special Operations Command flying a variety of different aircraft. We are currently in the build up phase of the new mission. Buildings are being renovated, equipment purchased, new furniture acquired. The requirements are being established daily. We purchase anything a small city would use and some government specific items. We use contracts, purchase orders, and the government purchase card to acquire item.
We are looking for:
* Environmental Services
* Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements
* Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Abatement
* Airfield Management Services
* Systems Administration Services
* Systems Furniture
* Cisco Systems switches
* Mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) construction contractors
* Airfield paving, painting or rubber removal contractors
We are: The 82nd contracting squadron provides contracting support to Sheppard AFB, the largest technical training center in the US Air Force. Sheppard purchases supplies, services, and construction renovation necessary to keep a 60 year old installation current with modern day training needs.
We are looking for: We would like to match make with the following types of business:
Construction firms
A/E firms;
Environmental Services;
Facility Support (janitorial, refuse, and ground maintenance)
We would not like to match make with the following types of business:
IT/IM firms
We are: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a worldwide-organization that provides engineering services, environmental restoration, and construction support for a wide variety of civil and military projects. The Corps' primary civil mission is developing and managing the nation's water resources.
The Corps develops projects to reduce flood damage; improves navigation channels and harbors; protects wetlands and preserves, safeguards, and enhances the environment. The Corps' primary military mission is providing the United States Armed Forces with modern facilities, at home and abroad; strengthening the nation's defensive capability; and ensuring combat readiness.
Additional missions of the Corps include managing Federal real estate; assisting communities with emergency operations and recover; and providing recreation opportunities. The Corps also manages major construction projects undertaken by other Federal agencies to include the cleanup of Superfund sites for the EPA.
We are: The US Department of Commerce, US Commercial Service offers customized solutions to help businesses enter and succeed in markets worldwide. Last year we helped over 9,000 businesses with the export of goods and services worth $34 billion. We have a worldwide network with offices in over 85 countries and in more than 100 US cities. We offer you the power of the US government in doing business overseas.
We are looking for:
Small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veterans and service disabled veteran-owned business for the purchase
* general supplies
* equipment
* furniture
* other professional services
* green products.
We are: The Department of Labor Fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners,and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers' rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.
We are looking for:
* Multi-family Construction Inspection (Procured by Fort Worth HUD office)
* IT (Procured by HUD HQ)
* Property Management (Procured by HUD HQ)
* Inspectors (Procured by various HUD offices)
* Closing agents (Procured by various HUD offices)
* Professional Construction Inspection and Project Analysis Services (Procured by Fort Worth and Atlanta HUD offices)
We are: HUD is the principal Federal agency responsible for the improvement and development of America's housing and communities. To support this mission, HUD is searching for top-quality suppliers and service providers as well as diversity in our contractor universe. Opportunities exist in the areas of information technology and systems, financial management, property management and marketing, technical assistance, and a host of other professional services requiring private sector expertise to deliver quality-focused and timely results.
We are looking for: Construction, IT, Medical Supplies, specialized medical services, Medical Equipment, Office Supplies, pharmaceuticals, specialized medical equipment maintenance, and grounds maintenance.
We are: The Department of Veterans Affairs supports small business owners through multiple access points at local, regional and national contracting organizations. VA purchases a wide variety of commercial services and products, using purchase cards, Federal Supply Schedules, and small business program vehicles like the authority under Public Law 109-461, and the 8(a) and HUB Zone programs. VA is especially looking for qualified service-disabled veteran and veteran owned small businesses.
We are looking for:
The BOP is looking for on-site
* Medical Services
* Educational Services
* Guard Services.
We are: US DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)is
responsible for confining federal offenders in prisons and community-based facilities.
As of June 2010, the BOP housed 191,936 inmates in 118 BOP institutions at 93 locations. In addition, the BOP housed 35,876 inmates in privately managed,
contracted, or other facilities.
We are looking for: The Agency seeks qualified small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned, veterans and service disabled veteran-owned businesses to participate in the acquisition process in support of this mission. Major procurements includes:
* Automated Data Processing Systems
* Hazardous Waste Removal
* Environmental Research.
This is only a partial listing from the publication "Doing Business with EPA". Additional information concerning other commodities and services acquired by EPA can be obtained by accessing the following websites: Office of Small Business Programs website at epa.gov/osbp, Office of Acquisition Management at www.epa.gov.oam, and EPA Regional websites.
Region 6 specific commodities and/or services:
(www.epa.gov/region6/rfq)
* Environmental Consulting Services
* Analytical Instruments and Maintenance
* Laboratory Supplies
* Printer Maintenance
* Copier Maintenance
* Computer Laptops
* Records Support and Management
* Virtual System Maintenance
* Cellular/Data Services
* Coaching Services
* Records Center Consumables - File Folders
* Leadership Development Training
* Haworth System Furniture Components
* Promotional/Novelty Items
* Security Guard Services
We are: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is designed to serve the public and advocate for a safe and habitable environment. The mission for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Small Business Programs is to support the protection of the environment and human health by fostering opportunities for partnerships, contracts, subagreements, and grants for small and socio-economically disadvantaged concerns.
We are looking for: **Please make sure you are scheduling with the appropriate table when making your MatchMaking appointment. See descriptions below.
GSA Public Building Service (PBS): Representatives from the Public Building Service (PBS) are interested in speaking to firms involved in the construction trades, construction management services, architectural services, and historical preservation.
Firms offering commercial products and services should make an appointment with the GSA Federal Acquisition Service table.
Firms offering IT related products and services please meet with the Information Technology table.
We are: The U.S. General Services Administration, the Federal Government's business manager, buyer, real estate developer, telecommunications manager, and computer solutions provider, contracts for billions of dollars worth of products and services annually. Because it provides the workplace, supplies, equipment, and support that other agencies need to do their jobs, GSA is one of the Federal Government's biggest buyers. GSA rents, builds, furnishes, and maintains Government offices and buys products ranging from pens to state-of-the-art computers. GSA contracts for services as varied as trash removal and information technology.
We are looking for: Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Minority-Owned small business with
* Various Office Supplies & Services
* Information Technology
* Printer, copiers
* Office Supplies
* Computer Supplies
* Awards/Recognition
* Courier Service
* Administrative/Professional Services
* Training
We are: The NRC awards approximately $80,000,000 in contracts with commercial firms, non-profit organizations and universities each year. The NRC buys a broad range of products and services, including technical assistance and research in nuclear fields, information technology, facility management and administrative support. NRC also performs a review of commercial activities performed in-house and identifies staffing resources, identified as time equivalents (FTEs), associated with those activities in a Commercial Activities and Inherently Governmental Activities Inventory report and an Inventory Summary Report which are prepared annually.
We are looking for:
* Environmental Services
* Green suppliers
* Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO)
* Transportation.
We are: US Postal Service: MRO - Maintenance, Repair and Operations; Environmental and Sustainability - Waste removal, Pest Removal, Asbestos removal, Underground tanks, Environmental (Greening, Carbon Footprint, etc)
We are looking for: Vought is interested in machining, sheet metal, and raw material suppliers with AS9100 certification. We also have MINIMAL requirements for construction and service providers, eg staffing, janitorial services.
We are: Vought Aircraft Industries is a major subcontracting partner on many commercial and military aircraft programs. The company is positioned as a Tier I Integrator – filling the gap between prime contractors and traditional subcontractors by providing large, complex aerostructures on a turnkey basis. Wings, fuselage subassemblies, empennages, nacelles, thrust reversers, cabin structures, and other components for prime manufacturers of aircraft are manufactured at multiple manufacturing sites throughout the United States
