The U.S. government spends billions of dollars annually, making it the world's largest purchaser of goods and services. At the Wayne State University APEX Accelerator, our professional and no-cost consulting services can help your company identify the government market that best fits your organization. Our knowledgeable team can help you locate bidding opportunities for your company and explore what it takes to sell your products and services to the government.

APEX Accelerator provides free government contracting assistance to business firms in marketing products and services to the federal, state, and local governments. The Wayne State APEX Accelerator services companies that are located in Detroit only. If you are interested in government contracting assistance but are not located in our service area, visit www.ptacsofmichigan.org to locate the APEX Accelerator in your area. Companies located outside of Michigan may find their local APEX Accelerator at www.aptac-us.org

APEX Accelerator services

• Training seminars
• Individualized procurement counseling
• Research and support
• Procurement histories
• Specifications, standards, and drawings
• Federal publications
• General Services Administration (GSA) assistance
• Electronic bid match delivery
• Guidance on application and certification processes for small business programs
• Registration assistance with state and federal databases and systems such as:
  • DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
  • System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
  • Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)
  • Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA, State of Michiga

Free training sessions

If your small business is considering the field of government contracting, we have the course for you!

All sessions are via Zoom from your personal device. All are FREE, but registration is required one week in advance. Seating is limited, so please register early by emailing APEX@wayne.edu. Links for sessions will be sent out only to those who register.

Government Contracting 101: Finding Opportunities

• June 5, 2024

Government Contracting 101: Marketing to the Government

• June 25, 2025

Government Contracting 101: System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

• Aug. 21, 2024
• Dec. 4, 2024
• April 16, 2025

Govology Training - Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (2024)                        

• Dec. 18, 2024                        

Govology Training - Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI) Rules for Federal Contractors

• March 26, 2025 

Govology Training - Cybersecurity Essentials That Protect Your Business and Customers

• July 30, 2024         

Govology Training - How the SBIR and STTR Programs Can Benefit Small Innovative Companies

• Sept. 11, 2024                                    

Govology Training - The Ins and Outs of Defense Production Act Title III Agreements            

• Feb. 26, 2025                                    

Meet the SBA - Small Business Administration (WOSB Program)                

• Oct. 23, 2024
• Feb. 5, 2025                
• June 18, 2025

Meet the Expert: How to do Business with Wayne State University    

• July 9, 2024
• Oct. 7, 2024
• Jan. 6, 2025         

Meet the Expert SBA: Overview of Federal Contracting        

• Aug. 7, 2024
• Jan. 14, 2025
• May 14, 2025    

Meet the Expert: SCORE            

• Sept. 18, 2024
• Jan. 15, 2025
• May 28, 2025    

Govology Training: Breaking Down Government Solicitations (2024 Update)       

• Aug. 14, 2024
• Feb. 12, 2025            

Meet the SBA: Overview of HUBZone Certification                    

• July 18, 2024
• Nov. 13, 2024
• March 12, 2025          

Meet the Expert:  State of Michigan DTMB                                    

• March 19, 2025            

Meet the SBA: Mentor-Protégé Program  

• June 20, 2024
• Dec. 11, 2024
• April 9, 2025        

Meet the Expert: Michigan Department of Transportation                     

• Nov. 20, 2024                  

Meet the Expert: Detroit Water & Sewage Department                

• Oct. 16, 2024
• June 4, 2025

Helpful links

• ASSIST for Defense and Federal Specifications and Standards
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Defense Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
• Department of Defense Procurement and Acquisition
• Department of Homeland Security
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FARsite)
• Federal Procurement Data System
• Federal Supply Code (FSC) and Product Service Code (PSC) Lookup
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• NAICS Code Lookup
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal Contracting
• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
• System for Award Management (SAM)
• Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
• Wide Area Work Flow

For more information, please contact us at 313.577.0132 or APEX@wayne.edu.

About APEX Accelerator

APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)