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EVENTS

How to Do Business with the Forest Service - VIPR

1/7/2025        12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Would you like to work with the Region 6 Fire Suppression each year during fire season? Not quite sure where to start?

Please join me to learn about how to get started to bid on VIPR agreements for the Forest Service, Region 6 Fire Suppression. I will go through what you need to do to get started including:

  • UEI info
  • SAM registration
  • e-Authentication
  • VIPR company and equipment registration

FEMA Region 10 Webinar: How to Do Business with FEMA

1/30/2025      10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The webinar will include a review of key steps for doing business with FEMA, key considerations for small business, and Region 10 specific contracting and coordination information.

CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

Agency Opportunities


Subcontracting Notices

Contact Us

Contact a Government Contracting Specialist today for assistance with all your government contracting questions.

 

info@washingtonapex.org

 

Main Center

Thurston EDC

4220 6th Ave.

Lacey, WA 98503

360-860-6945

 

Administrative Staff

Tiffany Scroggs, Program Manager

Marnie Tyson

Tori Stoner

 

SBIR/STTR Program

Kate Hoy

 

Thurston EDC

Grady Smith

Leslie Miller

 

Washington APEX Accelerator in Pierce County

Trena Payton

Maryam Lynch-Tate


Economic Alliance Snohomish County

Cara Buckingham

Mark Johnson

 

Greater Spokane Inc.

Aleesha Roedel

Shannon Farley

 

Columbia River Economic Development Council

Julia Krivoruk

 

Green River College

Darrell Sundell

Melinda Martirosian

 

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance  

Mary Jo Juarez

James Davis

Terry Homburg

 

Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

Maria Alleman

 

Locations



Small business innovation research (SBIR) funding is available to small businesses working on cutting-edge technology. Your Washington APEX Accelerator SBIR Program can provide Phase 0-type assistance with DOD, DOT, NASA, and Homeland Security.

 

CMMC Regulations Review  

12/18/2024    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST                 

Learn how cyber security compliance affects SBIR/STTR awards.

 

Dept of Homeland Security: Spotlighting AI Innovation     

1/15/2025      7:00 am - 8:00 am PST                     

Learn about AI Innovation in the Department of Homeland Security. (This is part of an ongoing series by HSWERX)

 

Other Important Links

  • To find all current SBIR releases visit SBIR.gov
  • To find assistance on SBIR in general visit ARC WA  

Events - Virtual unless otherwise noted

  • Focused Classes
  • Monthly Meetings
  • Series Courses
  • Tradeshows

Focused Classes

Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with CPCCo

12/16/2024  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, Bechtel Board Room, Kennewick WA 99336    

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), a prime contractor for the Department of Energy in Richland, WA. Learn about their procurement process, upcoming opportunities, and how your business can become a partner in the Hanford cleanup mission.

 

Getting Paid with DoD's Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System - ONLINE MEETING (LIVE)

12/18/2024    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Avoid payment delays and get paid promptly on your Department of Defense contracts. Learn the ins and outs of registering and using DoD's online payment system, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), as well as Government-wide Purchase Card payment options.


Researching the Government Marketplace

1/2/2025        9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lacey Makerspace, Lacey, WA

Learn how to use free, publicly available research tools to answer questions like, "Who in the government buys what my business sells?" "How much does the government spend on my products or services?" "Who are my competitors in the government marketplace?" Walk away with two unique worksheets to help guide your research efforts.         


Doing Business with The City Of Seattle – Virtual- Como Hacer Negocios Con La Ciudad De Seattle   

1/3/2025        9:00 AM -11:00 AM

Is your firm interested in doing business with the City of Seattle? Do you want to learn more about how City purchasing and contracting works? Join us at for our “First Fridays” online Doing Business with the City of Seattle event to meet Purchasing and Contracting staff who are part of our purchasing, consultant contracting, and construction/public works teams. We will hold three sessions at once so choose the one you’re interested in!

 

Qualified Contractor Network Webinar - WA Department of Commerce

1/14/2025      12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Join the Washington Department of Commerce to learn about the IRA Home Rebates program's Qualified Contractor Network. To work on IRA Home Rebate-funded projects, contractors must be registered with the Qualified Contractor Network/QCN.    


How to Do Business with King County: Goods, Services & Technology Supplier Orientation

1/16/2025      10: 00 AM - 11: 30 AM

King County offers a Goods, Services & Technology Supplier Orientation discussing: registering as a King County Supplier, certifying as a small firm, how King County implements contracts, what to expect when submitting a bid or proposal, best practices for maximizing your opportunities, E-procurement supplier portal functions and more!

 

Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act - Insurance - ONLINE MEETING (LIVE)

1/22/2025      3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Did you know the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act applies to your business if you perform work around "navigable" waterways? Learn when and why this special insurance is needed and the consequences of not being properly insured.     


Market Research for Construction (Contractors) and A&E (Consultants) (IN PERSON)

1/23/2025      3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Economic Development Alliance Skagit County, 1932 E College Way, Mount Vernon WA 98273

For contractors and consultants, explore how construction and A&E is procured by Washington State including information on competitive bidding, job order contracting, small works rosters, and how to get involved with construction projects as an A&E consultant.


General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Virtual Business Opportunity Session

1/23/2025      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

As one of the largest federal system integrators, GDIT has developed an extensive Commercial Technology Alliance Program. This program and its ecosystem of technology partners are built upon our customers’ mission needs, technology trends, legislative mandates, and appetite for innovation. GDIT seeks specific skills as we grow our capacities to serve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Upcoming procurements and ongoing needs include professionals with experience in claims processing, fraud waste and abuse, software architecture, and development (including DEVSECOPs/agile methodologies), cyber security, robotic process automation, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud.

Monthly Sessions

Wednesday with the Deputies for Small Business

12/18/2024    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Vibe Coworks, 19225 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport.

 

APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up

1/3/2025        12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local APEX and SBDC Advisors. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Our main focus is to share resources for growing your business.        


University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers

1/9/2025        10:30 AM - 12:00 PM             

The orientations will provide a learning opportunity to assist in navigating potential business prospects at the University and with other state agencies, as well as educational and other resources to assist businesses.           

 

Doing Business with the State – DES

1/16/2025      3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.

Series Courses

January 2025 Small Business Training Webinar Series covers critical topics to support small businesses in navigating DoD contracting requirements and programs. Each webinar will require pre-registration via GovZoom and we anticipate the spots to fill up quickly.


All sessions 8:00 AM - 9: 00 AM       

1/13/2025       Project Spectrum DoD OSBP

1/21/2025      Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

1/20/2025      DoD Mentor-Protégé Program

Tradeshows

WOSSA SEPTIC-CON 2025 1/24/2025      Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma WA 98402                                       

 

Alliance Northwest 2025      3/19/2025 and 3/20/2025    Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma WA 98402

 

Save the Date - First Central Regional Contracting Forum 4/4/2025       10 N 8th St, Yakima WA 98901-2515

Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington APEX Accelerator clients – contact your Washington APEX Accelerator advisor for access. Click here for Govology’s live classes. 

 

Recorded webinars available 

APEX Calendar

Washington APEX Accelerator provides technical assistance to help Washington businesses successfully compete in the government marketplace. This APEX Accelerator is funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.


A program of the Thurston Economic Development Council, in partnership with the following subcenters: