This week, the Florida Commerce Department (FloridaCommerce) announced the launch of the new Florida Aerospace and Defense (FAD) Portal to connect the state’s small and medium-sized businesses with employee resources and contracting opportunities that directly support the Sunshine State’s vital military community.
Before the execution of the FAD portal, Florida small and mid-sized businesses previously had to visit multiple, separate websites to obtain information on U.S. Department of Defense spending, available grants and contracts.
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, FloridaCommerce is proud to launch the Florida Aerospace and Defense Portal, further strengthening Florida’s defense industry supply chain,” said state Commerce Sec. J. Alex Kelly. “The FAD Portal maximizes Florida’s resources for the mutual benefit of Florida’s military and small business communities.”
“The new Florida Aerospace and Defense Portal is another valuable tool to help our state’s small business owners tap financial and talent resources to grow and compete,”said CareerSource Florida President and CEO Adrienne Johnston. “With Florida’s booming economy under the Governor’s leadership, the CareerSource Florida network is working with state and local partners to help employers and Floridians connect with opportunities in new and expanding markets.”
Through the FAD Portal, users gain access to the Florida Defense Directory, a defense-specific business listing where registered users can connect with and increase subcontracting opportunities with other registered small and medium-sized businesses. The search function allows users to search for products by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, keywords, or company name to locate business to business opportunities. Furthermore, the FAD Portal enables users to access resources related to:
Cybersecurity training and assessments.
Free consultation services provided by the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Florida Small Business Development Centers Network.
Disaster preparedness information.
How to obtain and manage government-awarded contracts.
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