An introduction to government contracting with Indiana APEX Accelerators
This guide will cover education on winning and understanding the option of doing business with the government and how APEX accelerators assist with that process.
SO, WHY INAPEX ACCELERATOR?
Many companies have never considered going after government contracts because of the misconception that it would be too difficult or that the government wouldn’t be interested in buying their products or services. In fact, the federal government purchases from businesses of all sizes, located throughout the country, for all types of services—from dry-cleaning to disaster recovery. Government contracts ARE for you.
Our mission is simple: We help Hoosier businesses identify, compete for, and win government contracts. Our confidential counseling services and free workshops give you the knowledge and tools you need to sell your products or services to the appropriate government agencies. The Indiana Apex Accelerator is here to serve you!
WAYS INDIANA APEX CAN HELP
We offer no cost business counseling in various ways
ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING
Our counseling staff works with you to identify and target local, state, and federal agencies and develop marketing strategies to get your foot in the door. From the first session, we will familiarize you with our offerings, help you determine if you want to pursue government contracting, and begin crafting a personalized government marketing strategy.
WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
We hold numerous training events and workshops throughout the year to help you better understand the contracting process. Take a look at our website to view a schedule of all upcoming events!
Services and Registrations
CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
Doing business with the government involves a complex maze of registrations…but we can help you navigate that! We can also help determine if you are eligible for any set-aside programs and assist in the certification process.
Bid-Matching Service
We can automatically match your company’s product or service with daily bid notices that show you exactly what the government is buying or planning to buy.
Contracting Assistance
SUBCONTRACTING ASSISTANCE
We can help identify subcontracting opportunities with major prime contractors, particularly those located here in Indiana.
GSA SCHEDULES
GSA Schedules are long-term, government-wide contracts that allow businesses to sell their products and services to government buyers. We help navigate these contracts and determine if it is appropriate for your business to register for the program.
Procurement & Specifications
PRODUCT & PROCUREMENT HISTORIES
We provide businesses with technical descriptions and relevant background information regarding products with national stock numbers (NSN).
REGULATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
We guide businesses through local, state and federal government regulations, including Military Specifications (MIL-SPECs) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
Proper Preparation
PROPOSAL PREPARATION
While we can’t write your proposal for you, we can assist you in understanding the solicitation and its requirements. We will review it as it evolves and offer recommendations to make it stronger and more accurate, giving you the best shot at success.
GOVERNMENT CAPABILITY STATEMENT
This is essentially a resume for your business. We can assist with the development and review of a tailored government capability statement to help you stand out!