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DoD procurement system is demand-based. What I mean by this is, users who need some product order the product they need.
When you refer to "standard issue" , to what component are you referring ? Meals-ready-to-eat (MREs) are a component. THAAD missles are a component. JDAM bombs are a component. M1A1 Abrams tank is a component. To be "standard-issue" you need your product to be specified as an integral component to an assembly. For example, if you want a napkin included in all MREs, you could become the standard issue for that item.
You should advertise in Navy Times, on TV in stations that serve Army posts, on radio near US Marine bases. The key to driving demand is product awareness by the people that can fill the DD Form 1348-6.
NSNs are assigned automatically after the order volume passes certain threshold. In the mean time, your consumers can order your product by part number on a DD Form 1348-6.
Make sure your product offers unique features or benefits, if not, other suppliers may provide similar product.
I have a business plan, can't persay it's vetted all though a professional business entity assisted me with the writing the plan. Can you provide me with an email?
The very first step before you do anything else is to write a fully vetted business plan.
https://www.score.org/business-plan-resources
In this plan, you would describe your target market, and how you plan to penetrate that market.
Once you have the plan written and fully vetted, I'd be glad to read it and speak with you.
John,
One component of business is with Luxfer Magtech the maker of the MRE. We definitely need to talk asap. I totally agree with your inputs. I totally forgot about the marketing and advertising aspect of the military new paper aspect (army times). My lack of marketing skills are the aspect is what's missing. I have signing Letter of Supply. Can I schedule an appointment to speak to you? Cell: 678-698-7677 Scott
Dear John,
Yes, my unique wet towel company has an air activated and water activated heating RFH's. We're patent pending thus far. Also, I am selling currently on GSA ADVANTAGE but my goal is for this to be a standard issue item.
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