WEBINARS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Washington APEX Accelerator offers many webinars and educational sessions designed to help you navigate the government procurement process.
Upcoming Live Trainings
Local Government purchasing opportunities through MRSC Rosters – monthly session
Recorded Sessions
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What to do during a Federal Government Shutdown (ON DEMAND)
Washington APEX will be hosting a client-based zoom meeting to address this situation. This meeting will go over some key points and concerns about small business contractors who are dealing with a federal government shutdown. Impact on Government Contractors: When anticipating a federal government shutdown, government contractors should take proactive steps to minimize potential disruptions and financial hardships. While the specific recommendations may vary depending on your industry, contract, and circumstances, here are some general
IBR Series – Laying the Groundwork for the I-5 Bridge
In this webinar, Greg Johnson will be discussing updates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and how small businesses can get involved. IBR Presentation What is the Interstate Bridge Program? The Interstate Bridge is a critical connection between Oregon and Washington, located on Interstate 5 where it crosses the Columbia River. This project includes replacing the Interstate Bridge with a new seismically resilient, multimodal solution and updating the 7 interchanges within the 5 mile corridor
Laying the Groundwork (English and Spanish)
Laying the Groundwork: An Introduction to Government Contracting For anyone interested in selling to government agencies, this is the place to start. Non-technical video that provides an overview and next steps. Access accompanying PDF here: Laying the Groundwork PDF https://youtu.be/UfyyzsUA5LE Estableciendo la base Este video está dirigido a pequeñas empresas interesadas en vender a agencias gubernamentales. Es el lugar adecuado para comenzar. El video no técnico proporciona una descripción general y los próximos pasos. Acceda al
Preparing Government Marketing Tools
Capability Statements, elevator speeches and more in this short overview of government contracting marketing essentials. PDF
Preparing to Bid: WA State Portable Sanitation Services #18122 and ReBid #28223
Washington APEX Accelerator hosted Preparing to Bid: WA State Portable Sanitation Services #18122 July 20.2023 Resources NOTICE OF BID OPPORTUNITY Competitive Solicitation 28223 Portable Sanitation Services COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION POSTING: December 6, 2023 DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BIDS: January 29, 2024 Find the full solicitation on Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). Vendors not registered in WEBS will not receive updates or amendments to the solicitation, which could disadvantage your bid. Pre‐bid conference: December 18, 2023, 10:00am –
Preparing to Bid: WA State Janitorial Services #24723
Resources Description Join us for a 1 hour session – we will be sharing Tips & Tools for Bidding on the statewide contract for Janitorial Services #24723. This solicitation will replace contract 05919, which expires March 11, 2024. Enterprise Services is currently determining the scope of this new opportunity. Enterprise Services will be confirming this scope of work with the customers through early September. The planned procurement page for janitorial services does have the commodity codes listed for businesses
Preparing to Bid: WA State Electrical Supplies Solicitation #11121-2
Tips & Tools for Bidding on a State Solicitation: Explore a statewide and regional contract opportunity for Electrical Supplies currently posted on WEBS (keyword search reference number 11121-2). This multiple award, long-term contract will authorize state and local government agencies to use your services for Electrical Supplies. This competitive opportunity will award up to two (2) statewide contracts covering all six (6) Washington Geographic Regions for all three (3) Contract Categories to the highest scored, responsive, responsible bidder with an
Stop Work. Change Order. (ON DEMAND)
What these and other contract mods mean for your bottom line! Most contracts will be modified after contract award. Do you know how to deal with that? There are many reasons for modifications. Some modifications you initiate and others are by the Government. You need to know your rights and remedies. This class will expose you to all of this and more, presented by a retired federal contracting officer with 29 years of experience. Register
Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with Hanford Primes and PNNL
The Hanford prime contractors and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) purchase millions of dollars’ worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn how to sell to the primes and PNNL and be better prepared to take part in this federal government marketplace. Small Business Program Managers from the primes and PNNL will be presenting. The FREE EVENT session will cover topics including: What products/services the Hanford primes and PNNL purchase
Price Proposal Preparation
Interested in learning more about the key components to prepare a price proposal for federal contracting opportunities? Retired Contracting Officer, Terry Homburg will guide you through the components of a price proposal or quote such as: Direct costs Indirect costs Profit Taxes You will learn how to prepare a comprehensive price proposal and feel confident with your price. Resources Price Proposal Preparation Presentation Price Proposal – cost estimate Price Proposal – WD 158-5781 Price Proposal
Resources
More training and event sites
- SBA Learning Center Government Contracting and MPP
- Our You Tube Channel
- Govology contact your Washington APEX Advisor for code to waive fees
- DLA Training
- GSA Events
- VetBiz Direct Access Program Events
- DON OSBP
- Port of Seattle
- OMWBE Academy Helping Certified Businesses Compete for Government Contracts
