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We work with all levels of businesses – from those working towards their first contract to experienced government contractors.
Training Events
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An Introduction to Winning Business in the Government Marketplace
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2023 Government Contracting Year in Review
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SBA Veteran Certification (VetCert) Update 2024
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On-Demand Training
Alaska APEX offers easy access to our library of on-demand webinars covering many essential topics in government contracting, from marketing to certifications to managing contract changes and much more.
Recently Added
News
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) to Save Billions Annually
On November 8, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the BCI to ensure better terms and pricing when the government purchases goods and services. The BCI also ensures the government is deliberate about whom it purchases goods and services from, including …
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DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Session
Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. These Vendor …
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Future DOD Solicitations to Include Vendor Feedback Survey
The FAR now contains a new provision: 52.201-1, Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey. This provision will contain a link to a survey for vendors to complete where they can provide voluntary feedback to state how satisfied they are with various aspects …
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FY 2023 Service Contract Reporting (SCR) Submission Date Extended
The Department of Defense has allowed for the extension of the FY 2023 Service Contract Reporting (SCR) submission date in SAM. For FY 2023 data reporting, the annual SCR submission date of October 31 is extended through January 31, 2024, …
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Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts Covered by Executive Order 14026 Rate Change in Effect as of January 1, 2024
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Executive Order 14026 minimum wage rate that generally must be paid to workers performing work on or in connection with covered contracts will increase to $17.20 per hour. This minimum wage rate will apply …
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The Alaska APEX Accelerator
The Alaska APEX Accelerator provides procurement training, counseling, and solicitation support throughout the state, and helps Alaskan businesses keep informed of government contracting opportunities through our Bid Match program.
Our staff possess diverse backgrounds in government procurement at the federal, state, and local level, and regularly participate in training activities to further their professional development. This helps us keep pace with the ongoing changes in policies and procedures that impact the acquisition marketplace.
Alaska APEX is a DOD APEX Accelerator and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense, and is a program of the UAA Business Enterprise Institute.
How the Alaska APEX Accelerator Helps Businesses
- Free services provided throughout the state
- Identify and explain contracting opportunities at federal, state and local government levels
- Advise businesses how to apply for small business certifications such as woman-owned and veteran-owned
- Ongoing workshops, webinars, trainings and match-making events
- Confidential one-on-one technical assistance
$998 million in contracts were awarded to Alaska APEX clients last year
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📣Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs webinar. Dec 5, 2023 09:00 AM AKST "Mastering the DCAA Audit." Whether you're a small business owner or simply curious about DCAA, feel free to join in on Zoom.
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🥳🥳🥳 look at all this investment in Alaska small businesses. If you are not in touch with your local branch of the Alaska Small Business Development Center, they are such a great resource for small businesses.
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#smallbusinesshelp #sba #Alaska #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #AlaskaAPEX #smallbusinesshelp #sba #apexaccelerator #alaskasbdcAs of November, the Alaska SSBCI soared to new heights, with a whopping $10.9M injected into the ambitions of 24 businesses, sparking positive impact across 18 communities with 17 Statewide Economic Development Initiative (SEDI) businesses thriving.
Of note: a staggering $5.5M in guarantees and commitments for $11,308,875 in loan amounts are out, embracing everything from business essentials to startups and real estate ventures. The mix of industries, from aviation to food trucks, showcases the richness of Alaska's entrepreneurial landscape.
This surge follows October 2023's success, where $10,700,401 uplifted 21 businesses across 14 communities, backed by First National Bank Alaska, Northrim Bank, Member FDIC, Business Impact NW, and Cook Inlet Lending Center, Inc. AK 269839.
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📣📣 Did you know we have a blog? Latest post highlights the new Better Contracting Initiative (BCI)! #AlaskaAPEX
➡️The BCI is a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government is getting better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services. The BCI also ensures the Government is deliberate about who we buy it from, including small and disadvantaged businesses.
➡️Link here: apexalaska.org/2023/11/biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-announces-new-better-contracting-init...
#governmentcontracting #govcon #AlaskaAPEX #smallbusinesshelp #sba #Alaska #apexaccelerator #federalcontracting #manufacturing #bci
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