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Welcome to the Acquisition Services Directorate. AQD is a Federal shared-service provider within the U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior
Business Center. We offer acquisition support to all Federal agencies. We help managers in both civilian and military organizations fulfill their missions by crafting appropriate procurement solutions. Learn about and take a virtual tour of our five locations. We are five offices and one AQD.
Five Offices, One AQD
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Herndon, Virginia
Acquisition Division
AQD-Herndon has extensive experience in a wide range of competencies including professional services and information technology.
Herndon is the third largest town in the Commonwealth of Virginia and home to 23,000 residents. Against a backdrop of 21st century Northern Virginia high-rise buildings, blending natural landscapes with industrial complexes and transportation hubs, Herndon maintains a small town charm that is evident in its downtown, its neighborhoods, and its business districts.
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Anchorage, Alaska
Aviation Regional Office
AQD-Anchorage is a satellite office, located in the Aviation Management Regional Office of the Boise Aviation Acquisition Branch.
Anchorage was incorporated November 23, 1920. Unlike every other large town in Alaska, south of the Brooks Range, Anchorage was neither a fishing area nor a mining camp. Within a ten-mile radius of Anchorage, land is barren and devoid of significant metal minerals. In 1914, the city grew from its proximity to and choice as the site of a railroad construction port for the Alaska Railroad.
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Boise, Idaho
Aviation Acquisition Branch
AQD-Boise maintains close affiliation with IBC's Aviation Management Division to support aviation and wildfire-related missions. The branch has a field office in Anchorage for on-call helicopter use by bureaus and arranges for the sale and disposal of aircraft and aircraft parts.
Boise is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of the northern Rockies region and is among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. At the same time, the city has maintained a high quality of life through cooperation between business, government, and citizens. An easy blending of historic structures and modern buildings in the downtown district is testament to efforts by city officials to maintain Western heritage while evolving in modern times.
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Denver, Colorado
Acquisition Branch Office
AQD-Denver provides internal support to Department of the Interior with core competencies in information technology and special expertise in energy and conservation programs.
Denver is one of only two cities in America with eight professional sports teams. Founded in November 1858, Denver City was a mining town during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in western Kansas Territory. Neighborhoods vary significantly in character from each other, ranging from large skyscrapers downtown to modern, suburban style developments in the suburbs.
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Sierra Vista, Arizona
Acquisition Division
AQD-Sierra Vista is located downtown, providing our organization close ties with the U.S. Army at Ft. Huachuca, and a strong research and development division. Employees at the Sierra Vista division have a broad range of experience and knowledge of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy mandates.
Located 75 miles southeast of Tucson, Sierra Vista (Spanish for Mountain View) is a thriving community of approximately 45,000 people and serves as the main commercial, cultural, and recreational hub of Cochise County. At an elevation of 4,600 feet, Sierra Vista not only boasts magnificent mountain views, but also a temperate year-round climate, abundant sunshine, and clean, fresh air.
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Anchorage, AK |
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Five Offices, One AQD
AQD specializes in Federal acquisitions, with contract officers, contracting specialists, and support staff that guide clients through the entire acquisition lifecycle. We have auditors and accountants with expertise in the field of indirect cost negotiation services. AQD offices are located in five states throughout the country. Yet, as an organization, we are One AQD, government helping government.
Who We Are
Acquisition Services Directorate provides a full spectrum of procurement services to Department of the Interior, other Civilian agencies, and the Department of Defense. We help managers throughout the Federal government fulfill their missions by providing compliant acquisition solutions. With offices throughout the continental United States and clients with complex requirements, we continue to develop our expertise and strategies for getting acquisitions in place efficiently and effectively. From market research through closeout, AQD is able to educate the customer on the details of contracting, and how best to accomplish the requirement at hand.
We offer a team of professionals who understand the unique and ever changing acquisition process. The team brings a collective understanding of Federal procurement policy and assists Federal agencies by managing project lifecycles from start to finish – from planning, soliciting, and evaluating offers, to awarding and administering contracts through close-out. Contracting Officers at the Acquisition Services Directorate are warranted to use all available contracting vehicles, including GSA Schedules, GWACs, and IDIQs to fulfill customer requirements.
Each of the offices brings core acquisition functions coupled with specialized skills. These competencies provide customers with service and expertise, removing redundancy, competency gaps, and inconsistencies in service delivery. An integrated organizational structure ensures resources and customer needs are routed through the appropriate offices resulting in efficiencies, improved customer outcomes, and optimal resource management.
Please contact us to understand how we help Federal clients manage the complexities of the acquisition process.