APEX Accelerator
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 from 9-10 a.m. 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: System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Feb. 21, 2024
Cybersecurity Essentials That Protect Your Business and Customers
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Feb. 28, 2024
How the SBIR and STTR Programs Can Benefit Small Innovative Companies
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March 5, 2024
The Ins and Outs of Defense Production Act Title III Agreements
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March 13, 2024
Meet the SBA - Small Business Administration (WOSB Program)
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March 19, 2024
Meet the Expert: SBIR/STTR - ABCs and How to Find an Agency
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March 27, 2024
Government Contracting 101: Small Business Administration Programs (SBA)
- April 17, 2024
Programs that Support Small Business Owners
- April 24, 2024
Government Contracting 101: Proposal Writing and Bidding
- May 1, 2024
Meet the SBA: Overview of HUBZone Certification
- May 16, 2024
Government Contracting 101: Finding Opportunities
- June 5, 2024
Meet the SBA: Mentor-Protégé Program
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June 20, 2024
Government Contracting 101: Marketing to the Government
- June 26, 2024
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)