Federal government contracting 101

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When:
January 15, 2026
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Zoom
Event category: Training
Virtual

Are you a business owner looking to navigate the federal marketplace?

The government buys almost every good or service imaginable. The steps to becoming a government contractor include understanding contractor responsibility, identifying which agencies buy what you sell, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more.

This session provides you with an overview of:

  • APEX Accelerators Services
  • System for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process
  • Small Business Program Certifications
  • DoD Defense Priorities
  • Marketing to Federal Agencies
  • Finding Federal Contracting Opportunities  

No fee to attend, but registration is required. 

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)

Training Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Selling to Government

Presenter: Procurement Counselor, Wanye State APEX Accelerator

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.

Contact

Wayne State APEX Accelerator
APEX@wayne.edu

Cost

Free

Audience

Community
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