Before You Apply: Vendor Info

 Yes. All vendors interested in selling on base must complete and submit the Source List Application for approval. This is a standard requirement for Army and Air Force installations. 

Approval timelines vary by base. In some cases, approvals may be issued as close as 3 business days prior to the event. Because approval is not guaranteed, vendors are strongly encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. 

No. While the application may seem extensive, it is a one-time submission per calendar year. 

Once approved, you are eligible to sell on any Army or Air Force base for the remainder of that calendar year, regardless of whether the event is hosted by Military HeroCon or another organization. 

 Yes. All vendors must have a valid sales tax ID to sell on base.

• This is a strict military requirement
• There are no exceptions
• Vendors without a valid sales tax ID will not be approved

 Yes. Please note that a small percentage of sales is required to be paid to the base.

On-base retailers such as commissaries and exchanges help fund their operations by collecting a modest portion of vendor sales. These funds help maintain store operations and directly support military families by offsetting overall costs.

Plan ahead. Submit all required documentation early to allow time for review and approval by the base. Late submissions may result in delayed or denied approval.