APEX Accelerator, formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), advises businesses on how to win government contracts and subcontracts. The one-on-one technical assistance includes bid reviews, marketing assistance, contract performance, small business certifications, and more. APEX Accelerators and PTACs also hosts procurement training classes and seminars, and helps businesses register with the correct databases in order to compete for government contracts.
Washington APEX Accelerator assists businesses through the government-contracting marketplace. Washington APEX Accelerator’s mission is to increase the number of government contracts awarded to Washington firms so that those firms can grow. We provide no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.
Washington APEX Accelerator assists businesses through the government-contracting marketplace. Washington APEX Accelerator’s mission is to increase the number of government contracts awarded to Washington firms so that those firms can grow. We provide no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY WA APEX ACCELERATOR COUNSELORS
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Interpretation of Solicitations
Help to decipher solicitations by reviewing contract clauses, terms, definitions and requirements to ensure your interactions with bid target agencies are correct, complete and powerful. Assistance with Government Registrations and Certifications Certain certifications and registrations are required to contract with various levels of governmental agencies, while others help businesses to be more competitive in the government marketplace. Washington APEX Accelerator provides assistance with System for Award Management (SAM) registration, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a) certification, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification, Veteran-Owned (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned certification, Washington State certifications, and certifications for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Marketing Assistance Help determine where the key markets are for your products and services. Staff works to bridge opportunities between buyers and suppliers. |
Training and Seminars
Washington APEX Accelerator hosts a number of training sessions and seminars throughout the year to provide the practical, hands-on information you need to do business with the government. Topics have included local procurement opportunities, government certifications, construction and bonding, and doing business with GSA. Specification, Standards, and Drawings Help to locate necessary documents for solicitations. Computerized Bid Match Service This is a software tool that searches numerous government databases for bid leads that match your company’s criteria, including Sam.gov and SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search, Defense Logistics Agency buying centers, NASA, Washington State Department of General Administration, and other agencies. Bid leads are sent via e-mail. There is a $165 annual fee for this optional service. |
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