United States Property and Fiscal Office for Michigan

Purchasing and Contracting Division

3423 N Martin Luther King Blvd

Lansing MI 48906

(517) 481-7800

The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) for Michigan's Purchasing and Contracting Division is responsible for procuring a wide array of supplies, services, and construction to support both the Army and Air National Guard throughout the State of Michigan. Only USPFO purchasing agents and soldiers who have a Visa purchase card are authorized to make purchases for the Michigan National Guard.

Purchases Under $2,500.00

The Michigan Army National Guard uses a Visa purchase card for nearly all purchases under $2,500.00. There are many purchase card holders throughout the state and each account has varying single and monthly purchase limits. Some purchases under $2,500.00 are paid for using Visa checks. Visa checks are only issued after the vendor/contractor receives a letter from USPFO confirming the specifics of the transaction.

Purchases Over $2,500.00

All purchases over $2,500.00 must be covered by a purchase order or a contract. A purchasing agent at USPFO personally contacts the vendor/contractor before issuing the purchase order or contract.

In order for a contractor to receive an award, they must be registered in the Department of Defense's Central Contractor Registration database. Registration requires the vendor's Dunn and Bradstreet information and North American Industry Classification System (formerly Standard Industry Classification or SIC) information.

Prospective vendors can find help on winning a federal contract from the Department of Defense's Ombudsman for Small and Disadvantaged Business or the Michigan Technical Assistance Centers.

Blanket Purchase Orders

The USPFO also uses blanket purchase orders. Prior to purchases under the blanket order, a USPFO purchasing agent will send the vendor/contractor instructions and a document to sign.