Federal Government Contracting 101 | Virtual | WSU APEX Accelerator

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When:
February 12, 2026
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Zoom
Event category: Workshop
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  

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

No fee to attend, but registration is required. 

Presenter: Procurement Counselor, Wayne State University APEX Accelerator

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

Contact

Wayne State APEX Accelerator
313-577-0132
APEX@wayne.edu

Cost

Free

Audience

Community
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