APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Small Business Programs
Eligibility
Any U.S. small business seeking federal, state, or local government contracts. Not vet-specific but heavily used by SDVOSBs.
Award
Free 1:1 counseling on SAM registration, bid matching, proposal support, market research, GSA schedule prep, subcontracting opportunities. Nationwide network of local centers.
Deadlines
Rolling, no cohort · Rolling, find local APEX at apexaccelerators.us
Editor's take
Formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). Rebranded APEX under DoD in 2023. 90+ local centers across the U.S., find yours via the national portal. Best pairing with VIP and SBA VBOC.
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