XL EagleAPEX Accelerators (APEX Accelerators (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Centers))
APEX Accelerators stands for APEX Accelerators (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Centers). APEX Accelerators are local centers that help businesses win government contracts. They were known as Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) until the program moved under the DoD Office of Small Business Programs and was renamed.
Counselors help with SAM.gov registration, finding opportunities, reading solicitations, pricing, and preparing bids. Most services are free or low cost, and centers often host training and matchmaking events.
Why it matters to a small contractor
If you are new to government work, an APEX Accelerator is one of the best free resources you have. Use them before you pay anyone to register you in SAM.gov, which is free. They can also help you understand a specific bid.
Example
A landscaping owner meets an APEX counselor who walks her through SAM.gov registration and shows her how to set up saved searches for grounds work.
APEX Accelerators: common questions
What happened to PTACs?
The PTAC program moved under the DoD Office of Small Business Programs and was renamed APEX Accelerators. The core free counseling mission continues.
Do APEX Accelerators charge for help?
Most services are free or low cost because the centers are funded through government cooperative agreements and local partners.
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