Federal Government Contracting 101 - Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator

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
• DoW Defense Priorities
• Marketing to federal agencies
• Finding federal contracting opportunities  

Presenter: Procurement Counselor, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator

The APEX Accelerator provides assistance to businesses in marketing products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Schoolcraft College in Livonia has sponsored the local program since 1985 and is the link between the government, prime contractors, and businesses.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.