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Business Opportunities

Contracts, grants, supplier programs, and certifications for Gulf Coast entrepreneurs ready to supply the space economy.

How to break into the aerospace supply chain

01

Get certified

AS9100, NADCAP, and SBA certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB) open doors to set-aside contracts and preferred supplier status with primes.

02

Register in SAM.gov

All federal contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management. Registration is free and required before receiving any federal award.

03

Attend matchmaking events

NASA Stennis, MDA, and LED host regular supplier days connecting local businesses with prime contractor procurement teams.

04

Apply for SBIR funding

If you have an innovative technology, SBIR/STTR grants provide non-dilutive R&D funding to develop and commercialize it with government customers.

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