Identifying Small Businesses that fit the criteria below offers A&M a network of capable and qualified firms that we can call upon for any given applicable project.
Best-in-Class
A&M is looking to partner with high-quality Small Businesses that bring specific expertise and whose standards and commitments to their clients meets those of A&M’s.
Compatible Core Values and Ethics
A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, and Personal Reward, influence everything we do. Partnering with Small Businesses that share and embrace similar values is critical to ensuring a successful, long-term relationship.
Complementary Capabilities
Team with Small Businesses with specific expertise different than that of A&M to augment our capabilities as a team.
Improved Capture and Proposal Development
Leverage each other’s knowledge of client environments and requirements, thereby creating more client-centric, compelling, and competitive proposals.
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