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Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a subsidiary of the global high-technology company Safran, addresses the evolving needs of US defense programs and space missions with a comprehensive range of industry-leading solutions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Safran DSI operates through specialized business units in Optronics, Space Solutions, Testing & Telemetry, and Assured PNT (through Safran Federal Systems, a proxy company). With over 500 employees nationwide, DSI is a preferred partner for the armed forces, federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial entities in the US defense and space sectors.

Aaptiv delivers digital physical readiness infrastructure for the National Guard - scaling Unit Readiness Execution across geographically dispersed units.

Our audio-first coaching platform enables NCO-led PT anywhere, improves ACFT readiness, and provides commanders audit-ready participation data - without adding staffing or admin burden.

Tactical cigar accessories for gun enthusiasts. Home of the Stogie Mag humidor.

MESMO has supported Air National Guard missions through analytical, program management, and advisory services aligned with Guard readiness and modernization priorities. Our experience includes requirements analysis, data-driven assessments, and execution support for emerging technology and mission support initiatives in coordination with ANG program offices and operational stakeholders.

FlexDecks is proud to support the work-at-height operations of our armed forces and understands the rigorous demands of maintaining complex military aircraft and vehicles. Our solutions are engineered with durability and adaptability at their core, recognizing the diverse operational environments and maintenance tasks faced by military personnel.

SanDow Construction, Inc., is a full-service General and Environmental Contractor offering turn-key construction services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. As a CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Minority-Owned, and SBA 8(a) Certified Company, we also hold HUBZone certification. We proudly serve clients in the Washington D.C. metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, and across the nation.

Bird Technologies has been a trusted partner to U.S. defense forces for decades, delivering rugged RF solutions that ensure mission-critical communications remain reliable in the harshest environments. From its engineering and manufacturing base in Solon, Ohio, Bird designs and builds equipment that meets stringent military standards for shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures—perfect for the unpredictable conditions faced by National Guard units during domestic operations and overseas deployments.

As an approved supplier to the Department of Defense, Bird simplifies procurement, offering tools that verify transmitter power, analyze antennas, troubleshoot cables, and monitor RF spectrum in real time. These capabilities help maintain operational readiness and secure communications across tactical networks.

Bird’s commitment to compliance and security is evident in its strict adherence to export regulations and provision of Certificates of Conformance with every shipment. With a reputation for precision and durability, Bird Technologies empowers the National Guard to stay connected, informed, and mission-ready—wherever duty calls.

Ultio Crati (UC) is a HUBZone-certified apparel manufacturer based in Chicago, IL. While our specialty is American-made commodity apparel (e.g., shirts, polos, hoodies—straightforward apparel items to produce), we have developed relationships with, and work closely alongside, other domestic manufacturers to cover textile-based needs outside our niche (such as bag, hat, and athletic wear manufacturers).

Additionally, through the organizations we’ve partnered with over the past few years, UC has been building a marketplace primarily designed for Government Procurement Cardholders (GPCs). Our focus with MPASS (Marketplace for Acquisition of Strategic Supply) is to bring small, non-traditional defense contractor (non-TDC) manufacturers like us to the table with “de-risked,” compliant, reportable, and—in most cases—made-to-order products and, eventually, services, that are easy to procure and report. Given the current geopolitical environment (both international and domestic), it makes sense to foster an ecosystem where non-TDCs can build the past performance necessary to support Joint Service-level, Individual Service-level, and even program-specific requirements. We all recognize the need for more capable, proven domestic suppliers actively engaged as both prime contractors and subcontractors for these programs.

Semper Sky is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that supports local and state emergency managers with aviation-enabled situational awareness and community-driven coordination tools. We focus on three areas: drone payload software integration, crewed and uncrewed aviation operational support for small jurisdictions, and public-facing technology that helps communities stay organized during disasters.

Our flagship capability is the Ready, Resilient, Real-Time Disaster Interface (R3DI). R3DI gives Emergency Managers an easy way to turn the community’s mobile phones and hobbyist drones into an organized source of ground truth, even when communications infrastructure is disrupted. The system helps identify needs, track resource exchanges, support in-app communication, map impacts, and maintain order by providing a bottom-up flow of information while keeping command authority with the jurisdiction. Any drone not registered in R3DI is flagged, which strengthens local airspace awareness in a neighborhood watch style model.

Semper Sky also assists counties that need short-term aviation capacity, including drone operators for damage assessments and crewed aircraft support during emergencies. We integrate mission-specific payloads, provide live-feed wildfire and flood support, and help rural jurisdictions establish reliable airborne sensing capability without large fleets or specialized staff.

Our goal is to increase the efficiency of Guard and civilian responders by improving the accuracy and timeliness of local situational awareness. We focus on practical, deployable solutions that strengthen the link between Emergency Managers, community members, and airborne assets during real-world incidents.