NDIA - Michigan: Policy Survey

We want to get to know our fellow members and how our organization can serve your business!

NDIA Michigan’s new Policy Committee hopes to develop solutions to address issues impacting the Michigan Aerospace and Defense Community by utilizing the influence and reach of NDIA National and the Michigan Chapter of Excellence.

We hope you will fill out the short survey below concerning the solutions you believe would best impact your business or organization.

Name

Company (optional) Name Address

What organizations are you a member of? (Check all that apply)

NDIA Michigan

NDIA Other Chapter

AUSA

WID

AFA

Other Military or Defense Professional Association

What sector(s) is your business or organization primarily associated with? Please select up to three categories that apply to you.

NOTE: If a category that applies to you is not listed, use the ‘Other’ selection.

What percentage of your business is defense / aerospace / military?

0 50 100

What percentage of your defense business is:

Ground Systems

0 50 100

Aerospace

0 50 100

Maritime

0 50 100

Space or Satellite

0 50 100

Technology / R&D

0 50 100

Please select all categories with which you are familiar or have interacted. (Check All That Apply)

Federal Budget Process

Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)/Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI)

Michigan Military Coalition

Michigan Legislative Defense and Aerospace Caucus

Any newsletter/media source focused on changes in defense or national security policy

Local and Regional Governments That Have Large Concentrations of Defense Businesses

APEX Accelerator

I have no familiarity with any of the above

What do you think is the top challenge impacting the Defense Industry within Michigan?

NOTE: If you have an answer not listed, enter it using the 'Other' selection.

Supply Chain and International Trade Related Challenges

Length or Complexity of Procurement Process

Access to Capital and Financing

Government Budget Processes

Non-National Security Regulations

National Security Related Compliance Requirements

Other

The Department of Defense has made its budget request and published its ‘Army Transformation Initiative (ATI).’ Are you familiar with these proposed budgets/changes?

Yes No

How would these proposed budgets and changes to Army Programs affect your business?

Broadly speaking, what form of government assistance would be most helpful in ensuring your organization's long-term success?

NOTE: If you have an answer not listed, enter it using the 'Other' selection.

Targeted Tax Incentives and Credits

Government Grants

Free or Reduced Cost Technical Assistance

Reduced Non-National Security Regulations

Matchmaking Programs for Specific Skilled Trade Roles

Other

Concerning compliance with federal, DOD, and other national security rules/regulations, what government assistance would be most helpful in meeting these requirements?

NOTE: If you have an answer not listed, enter it using the 'Other' selection.

Tax Credits That Reduce Compliance Costs

Grants That Can be Used to Cover Compliance Related Costs

Technical Assistance to Help Navigate Specific Compliance Processes

This is not an Issue for my Organization

Other

What federal, DOD, or other national security rule/regulation(s) are challenges for your business/organization? (Check All That Apply)

If you believe this category does not apply to you and your organization, select 'N/A'.

NOTE: If you have an answer not listed, enter it using the 'Other' selection.

JCP

2345/DD 2345

FAR/DFAR

ISO

AS 9100

CMMC

N/A

Other

What government assistance would be most helpful in ensuring your business is cyber-certified?

NOTE: If you have an answer not listed, enter it using the 'Other' selection.

Tax Credits That Reduce Costs Associated With Becoming Cyber Certified

Grants That Can be Used to Cover Cyber Certification Related Costs

Technical Assistance

This is not an Issue for my Organization

Other

Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief survey. As the NDIA Michigan Policy Committee continues to identify ways to support our industry in Michigan, we would like to know which activities you would be interested in participating in.

NOTE: If you are interested in an activity not listed, please enter it using the 'Other' selection.

Joining the NDIA Policy Committee

Legislative Day at the State Capitol in Lansing

Seminar on Advocating at the State, Local, and Regional Levels

Inviting Your Lawmakers to Tour Your Business or Organization

Participating in NDIA Michigan’s Quarterly Congressional Delegation (CODEL) Briefings

Subscribing to a Michigan Focused Newsletter dealing With Policy Developments at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local Levels

I have no interest in activities beyond this survey

Other