Connecting Small Businesses to Government Opportunities
UCEDC’s APEX Accelerator is your partner in navigating the world of government contracting. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your government business, our expert team is here to help you every step of the way.
Your Guide to Government Contracting
UCEDC’s APEX Accelerator helps businesses succeed in government contracting through:
- One-on-one counseling for tailored guidance
- Workshops & training on key procurement topics
- Certification assistance for small and disadvantaged businesses
- Market research support to identify contract opportunities
Check out our services below, and subscribe to our newsletter or view our workshop calendar for upcoming sessions!
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How We Help Your Business Grow
One-to-One Counseling
UCEDC’s procurement specialists will work with you to identify and build relationships with the right federal, state, and local agencies that buy your products and services. We also help you develop targeted marketing strategies.
Registrations & Certifications
We’ll guide you through the complex process of government registrations and assist you in becoming a qualified government contractor. We can also help you with the certification process for small business programs.
Identifying Bid Leads
We match your company’s product or service with daily bid notices. Each day, our electronic bid match system scans a list of government solicitations that show what specific agencies are planning to buy. Then we notify you of bids relevant to your product or service.
Marketing
Our team will assist you in finding what agency is buying what you are selling. You’ll have greater success if you market your product or service to the right buyer.
Proposal Development
Producing a clear, responsive proposal is key to winning contracts. We’ll review your proposal as it evolves and recommend ways to make it stronger and more compelling.
Free Webinars
UCEDC offers FREE webinars presented in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies to help you better understand their particular needs and identify new opportunities.
Regulations
We educate clients about federal, state, and local government regulations and procedures that govern procurement. We’ll help you stay in compliance with these sometimes confusing rules and regulations.
Subcontracting Assistance
We help identify possible business opportunities with prime contractors that offer subcontracting work to small businesses. These arrangements can open new markets for your business.
General Services Administration (GSA)
The GSA connects vendors to thousands of government agencies. Every year, the government buys billions of dollars in goods and services from GSA schedules, eliminating the need for direct bidding. Our experienced staff will explain the GSA schedule program to you and see if it’s a good match for your business.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense
This Apex Accelerator is partially funded by the County of Union, New Jersey
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