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Government contracting is a more complex, involved business process than what is usually found in the private sector.
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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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How to Best Use SAM: Searching Contract Opportunities
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Reshoring and Sustaining the IBAS (Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program) Webinar
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How to Best Use SAM: Wage Determinations
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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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Help Shape the Future of SAM.gov– Focus Group Participants Needed
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a small group of participants to join an exclusive focus group aimed at testing upcoming enhancements to SAM.gov. This is a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to provide input that will …
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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know
On May 6, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The initial draft revisions—covering FAR Parts 1, 34, and 52—are …
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Build America? Buy America? So What?
Buy American? or Buy America? Build America? Confusing right? “Buy American” refers to domestic content preferences applied to federal procurement, meaning the goods purchased by the U.S. Government for its use. On the other hand, “Buy America” generally applies to awards made with …
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Contractors
Along with spring, comes spring cleaning. It is time to shake out the cobwebs, dust off surfaces and switch out seasonal items. We’re not just referring to housekeeping but to contract administration. As the new summer contracting season approaches, its …
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2nd Court Blocks Government Funding Freeze: 5 Takeaways for Contractors
A second federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s blanket freeze on appropriated and obligated federal funds for government contractors, reinforcing Congress’s authority over government spending. This decision directly impacts government contractors who rely on federal funding for projects and operations. READ MORE
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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