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Keynote Speaker Announced for March 20th Alliance Northwest Event

Navigating Disruption: Strategic Positioning in Today's Federal Contracting Landscape

with Joshua Frank, RSM Federal


The federal contracting ecosystem is undergoing unprecedented transformation. Drawing from extensive consultations with policymakers across federal agencies and hundreds of industry contractors, this session delivers actionable intelligence on transforming uncertainty into competitive advantage.


Attendees will gain strategic insights for achieving stability and growth through several essential strategies. The session will explore cultivating stakeholder empathy, recommitting to business fundamentals, implementing Value-Mapping™ methodologies, the strategic marketing of your acquisition options, and selectively picking your battles. The session will also address the potential shift from strategic sourcing back to small business engagement.


Join us for a forward-looking analysis that equips federal contractors with the strategic framework needed to thrive – not merely survive – in today's evolving marketplace.


Other sessions included at Alliance Northwest


  • Adapting to Trump Executive Orders: Legal Risks and Rights of Government Contractors with Adam Lasky, Partner at Seyfarth Law
  • 30-Second Elevator Pitch with Sandy Bjorgen, IMPROV-able Results
  • Navigating Apprentice Utilization Plans with MRSC’s Aleanna Kondelis
  • RFP Essentials with NOVA Group’s Mona Carlson and Washington APEX’s Mary Jo Juarez
  • Construction Contracting Do’s and Don’t’s with Masaki Yamada, Ahlers, Cressman & Sleight
  • Non-Construction Opportunities in the Defense Marketplace with Naval Undersea Warfare Center and Naval Supply Systems Command
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Command Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) Briefing 

 

To view the full agenda, see list of exhibitors, and register for Alliance Northwest click here.


News

  • Washington State Department of Transportation is soliciting contractors interested in joining the WSDOT Small Works Roster. Requirements include completion of at least three projects successfully as either a prime or a subcontractor. Learn more and apply for prequalification hereNote the WSDOT Small Works Roster is separate and independent from the MRSC Small Works Roster used by Department of Enterprise Services and 700+ other local agencies.
  • Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is renewing their competitive on-call contracts for professional services (i.e. architectural, engineering, and much more). Visit here to learn more.
  • Interested in selling to state agencies? View the upcoming forecast of opportunities here and here. Then, attend the State Contracting Opportunities & Open House linked here, And, be sure you are registered in WEBS to receive solicitations. Want to learn more or bid successfully? APEX Accelerator Advisors can assist.
  • NW Contractors’ Day set for April 10th in Tacoma. Learn more and register here

Contracting Opportunities

Agency Opportunities 


Deadline Extension Update! RFP for Residential Duplex Construction – Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Due March 6th 


City of Kirkland: Market St./98th Ave. NE Pedestrian Bicycle Improvements Due March 7th 


City of Kirkland: Silver Spurs Storm System Upgrade Due March 7th 


25-101P Dried Blood Spot Puncher- DOH Due March 7th 


EW-C0600 Domestic Test Well – Visitor Center Renovations at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park – Washington State Parks Due March 11th 


208488, ADA Pathways Remediation State Project -UW Due March 12th 


Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration RFP 2024-11002 – Spokane Transit Authority Due March 13th 


DOH25-014P Nitrogen Generator Due March 14th 


Medical Invoicing Review Services – WSDOT Due March 17th 


SW-C1829 Welcome Center Replacement at Fort Flagler State Park Due March 25th 


03424 : Uniforms, Customization, and Accessories -DES Due March 28th  


Subcontracting Notices 


Walsh Construction Subcontracting Opportunity: Plymouth Redmond Supportive Housing Project Due March 17th 


Skanska Portage Bay Bridge Bid Opportunity – Temporary Bridge 1 Reinforcement (Rebar) Due March 5th  


Skanska Portage Bay Bridge Bid Opportunity – Temporary Asphalt Paving Due March 5th  


I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project _ RFP 34 Barrier Demolition Due March 3rd  

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. Learn more here.  

Upcoming or Current SBIR/STTR Releases 

Innovation 


3/5/2025 FLC Event: Battery Innovation Center 

3/20/2025 Lab Showcase: NASA Langley 


Important Links 


To find all current SBIR releases visit SBIR.gov 

To find assistance on SBIR in general visit ARC WA   

Upcoming Events

APEX Calendar

Everett   

3/5/2025 Staying Local? Learn How to Target Local Agencies in WA State 


3/12/2025 Market Research for Construction (Contractors) and A&E (Consultants)  


Vancouver

3/26/2025 Bridge Building Blocks Series First class 

           

Online

3/4/2025


3/5/2025 Contracting Coffee Hour


3/6/2025


3/7/2025 APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up


3/10/2025 VHA Procurement & Logistics Office (P&LO) Regional Program Office (RPO) West (NCO 19) Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session- DAP 


3/12/2025 APEX: Prime Connect


3/20/2025 Doing Business with the state – DES 

Govology classes, live and on-demand, are Free for Washington APEX clients – contact your APEX counselor for access. Click here for the list of Govology this month’s live classes. 

 

Recorded webinars available 


Contact Us

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

 

info@washingtonapex.org


ASK APEX

 

Locations


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

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