Arm 2 · Innovation & Supply Network
Technology, materials and logistics, matched to the need.
Federal buyers tell us what they need. We find vetted suppliers, handle the sourcing and get it delivered, so programs spend their time on the work instead of the search.
How a need moves
Four steps, one point of contact
A buyer states a need
A program office, lab or field activity describes what it needs, the quantity, the delivery site and the date. A rough description is enough to start.
We scout and match
We search our supplier network and the wider market, check registration and capability, and return options with lead times.
Source, supply or team
Depending on the buy, we supply directly under a purchase order, supply order or BPA, or form a team for an OTA prototype.
Deliver and sustain
We arrange freight and kitting, deliver to the site where the work happens, and plan spares and follow-on support.
Services
What the network covers
Tech scouting and matchmaking
Market research for a stated need, vetted solution options, challenge calls and industry days that bring buyers and suppliers together.
Equipment, materials and technology supply
Lab and test equipment, industrial and field equipment, materials and emerging technology, sourced from vetted suppliers, with small businesses first where they fit.
Logistics coordination
Freight arrangement, consolidation and kitting, and delivery to offices, labs, depots and remote sites.
Prototype and OTA teaming
We lead or join OTA prototype teams and bring in small and nontraditional suppliers that buyers would not otherwise reach.
Ways to buy
Contract types we support
| Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|
| Purchase order | A one-time buy of equipment or materials |
| Supply order or BPA | Recurring needs from the same lab or program |
| Small-business set-aside | Buys where the agency wants a small-business source |
| OTA prototype team | New technology that needs to be built and tested |
Have a requirement or a capability gap?
Tell us what you need, where it has to go, and by when. We reply within one business day.