Our live trainings, offer dynamic and interactive learning experiences designed to equip you with practical skills and actionable knowledge in real time. These sessions provide the opportunity to engage directly with APEX staff and industry experts, ask questions, and participate in discussions that deepen your understanding of government contracting topics. We hold most of our trainings online to offer maximum convenience, allowing participants to easily access valuable content without the need for travel.
Congratulations! You have your first cost reimbursable award! Now what? The DCAA will define what types of contracts are eligible for interim reimbursement, DCAA's responsibility, and regulatory oversight your company should be familiar with. The DCAA will dive into the preparation of vouchers, the SF 1034, and the DCAA pre-payment assessment. Learn examples of non-compliances DCAA finds when reviewing interim vouchers and how your small business can avoid them. Additionally, the DCAA will provide an overview on how to navigate the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment, formerly know as PIEE, the system your business will use to submit interim vouchers.
ACC's Small Business Professional will provide a step-by-step guide on utilizing the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. This segment will cover account setup, invoice creation adn submission, payment tracking, and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls.
***You will need to have a CAGE code to register.***
Speakers: Katelyn Rigle (DCAA) and David Kern (ACC Tobyhanna Army Depot)
Join us as we share information about Project Spectrum, a cybersecurity initiative supported by the Department of Defense.
Small businesses who are working with, or desire to work with, the Department of Defense should attend this webinar.
Participants will learn what Project Spectrum is and how to utilize Project Spectrum services.
This webinar will be presented by a Project Spectrum cybersecurity expert.
DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand their footprint in the defense industrial base.
Under the MPP, small businesses are partnered with larger companies. In the past five years, DoD’s MPP has successfully helped more than 190 small businesses fill unique niches and become part of the military’s supply chain.
Many mentors have made the MPP an integral part of their sourcing plans. Protégés have used their involvement in the MPP to develop technical capabilities. Successful mentor-protégé agreements provide a winning relationship for the protégé, the mentor and the DoD.
Join us to learn more about this program.
Offered in partnership with the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
In this webinar, Ian Patterson of Schoonover & Moriarty Law Firm will discuss the unique contracting powers of the Defense Production Act (DPA), as well as the opportunities that exist for businesses under Title III. Discover how Title III offers contractors access to loans, direct investments, and purchase commitments to address critical supply chain shortfalls. Title III provides tolls and resources to strengthen the industrial base to ensure it is robust enough to support national defense activities at a moment's notice.
From investors to employees to customers, there are a lot of people who can influence your business. Most of the time these relationships improve your business, but sometimes these influences can increase risk for your company.
In this session, we'll be discussing risks posed by foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI). A company can be subject to FOCI in various ways and FOCI can have a wide range of consequences. FOCI can affect your ability to obtain government contracts, lead to a loss of key personnel, or provide a vector for unwanted technology transfer.
This session will cover the basics of understanding FOCI and how to begin to address FOCI risks.
Offered in partnership with the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
Ever since you registered in the Schedule for Award Management (SAM) database to be able to do work with the federal government, you've been receiving telemarketing by people who insist that you need a GSA Schedule - the so-called magic bullet to selling to the federal government. Is is really that valuable? Am I even eligible to bid?
A GSA Schedule can be an important tool for selling to government buyers, but not every business can benefit from it. Understanding what is involved in getting a GSA Schedule and what's required to keep it long term is essential before making a proper Bid/No Bid decision.
With CMMC 2.0 implementation officially underway, defense contractors need to stay ahead of the evolving compliance landscape. This session will provide the latest updates on the timeline, certification levels, and key requirements to help businesses prepare for upcoming contract obligations.
This webinar will be presented by Lori Engle with Core Business Solutions.
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Indirect costs are an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial management. These expenses support your business operations but aren't easily tied to specific projects or services. Understanding how to identify, track, and recover these costs can significantly enhance your organization's financial health and long-term sustainability. Join us for this informative webinar where we'll break down indirect costs and demonstrate how to manage them effectively.
Learn to:
- Identify and properly classify indirect costs.
- Develop strategies to manage and monitor these expenses.
- Use proven methods to recover your indirect costs efficiently.
This session is designed to provide practical tools and insights that you can apply immediately. Don't miss the opportunity to take charge of your indirect costs and improve your overall financial strategy!
Speaker: Laura Davis, Premier Consulting & Integration
Join experts from the DCAA as they explore the roles and responsibilities of Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as well as the various types of audits performed throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Additionally, this presentation will provide an overview of DCAA’s audit process and some common communications contractors will experience throughout the audit. While each audit is different, there are some common questions small businesses have relating to the process. Participants will learn the importance of adequate assertions, scheduling entrance and exit conferences, communicating throughout the audit, auditor site visits and requests for information.
We will also discuss ways to break into government contracting from a DCAA perspective.
***You will need to have a CAGE code to register.***
Annually the Federal, State, and Local governments in the U.S. award nearly $5.5 Trillion in contracts and subcontracts via the proposal process.
- Gain an understanding of the overall proposal process and best practices
- Learn to develop compliance matrices, outlines, and other tools
- Discover techniques to differentiate your proposals from your competition
- Have your proposal questions answered
Achieving CMMC compliance can seem overwhelming, but a structured roadmap can simplify the process. This session will provide a clear, step-by-step approach to preparing for certification, including gap assessments, documentation, security controls , and key deadlines, so your business is ready when CMMC requirements become mandatory.
Your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Pricing Series. Part 1 of the Pricing Series includes Elements of an Adequate Proposal and Cost and Price Analysis for Small Business.
Proposals are contractor prepared packages made in response to government solicitations and include the contractor’s budgeted costs for the projected period of performance of the solicitation. Join experts from DCAA as they discuss the requirements of these proposal packages set forth in FAR Part 15 and DFARS 252.215-7009. The training will walk participants through all the proposal cost elements, including direct labor, material, subcontracts, ODCs, and indirect rates. The DCAA will also discuss how the agency determines the adequacy of your proposal submission. Additionally, the DCAA will provide examples of budgeting practices using historical data considerations, examples of adequacy non-compliances, and regulatory resources to assist with proposal development.
Many small businesses worry about the costs of CMMC compliance, but smart budgeting and effective scoping strategies can help minimize expenses. This session will break down CMMC-related costs, provide budgeting tips, and explain how enclaving and scoping can significantly reduce compliance burdens.
Sponsored by: The Core Solution
Your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming Small Business Administration (SBA) webinar on the SBA Bonding Program.
SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your business obtain bonding for projects up to $14 million! Join experts from the SBA Bonding Program to learn how they can help if your business has limited or no contracting experience, difficulty qualifying for bonding, or the desire to increase current bond limits.
The SBA’s presentation will include an overview of contract bonds - what they are and what you need to know to qualify - and how SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can open doors to bonding for your small business by reducing barriers to increase your contracting opportunities.
There are no in-person or hybrid trainings on the calendar at this time.