There is a growing need for qualified defense contractors who can provide quality goods and services for the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The DC3 (Defense Contract Coordination Center) strategically connects defense industry buyers with capable Michigan businesses.
Our mission is to help DoD buyers and prime contractors fulfill your mission by:
The DC3’s Defense Capabilities Directory is an online solution for defense industry buyers seeking to fill difficult supply chains. The Michigan manufacturers listed in this Web-based search engine are pre-screened for qualifications and government contracting readiness. These companies are capable and well qualified to help defense industry buyers meet your supply chain needs, resolve obsolescence issues, and fulfill your small business requirements.
Department of Defense and defense prime contractors can obtain access to the Defense Capabilities Directory by clicking here to request a login. (Access is free and available only to defense industry buyers.) If you have an urgent supply chain need, please email DC3@michigan.org or call 800.946.6829. We will connect you with our capture team, which stands ready to assist.
Michigan companies can access the DC3 at DC3@michigan.org or by calling 800.946.6829. The DC3 is dedicated to strategically connecting defense industry buyers and prime contractors with Michigan-based businesses like yours.
“Federal buyers can have confidence when using the Defense Capabilities Directory that they will be able to find manufacturers capable of repairing equipment that is difficult to repair and producing parts that are hard to find.”—Major General Bradley M. Lott, USMC (Ret)
Resources
DC3 2007-2008 Annual Report 
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are your first step in getting government contracts—they are the front line in Michigan’s efforts to bring defense contracts to Michigan companies. Click here for more detailed information on the PTACs.
Also, take a look at how the 21st Century Jobs Fund program is building capacity in Michigan's homeland security and defense market space.