APEX Accelerator
Your gateway to government contracting success
The U.S. government spends billions of dollars annually, making it the world's largest purchaser of goods and services. At the Wayne State University APEX Accelerator, our professional and no-cost consulting services can help your company identify the government market that best fits your organization. Our knowledgeable team can help you locate bidding opportunities for your company and explore what it takes to sell your products and services to the government.
APEX Accelerator provides no-cost government contracting assistance to business firms in marketing products and services to the federal, state, and local governments. The Wayne State APEX Accelerator services companies that are located in Wayne County. If you are interested in government contracting assistance but are not located in our service area, visit the Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators to locate the APEX Accelerator in your area. Companies located outside of Michigan may find their local APEX Accelerator at the National APEX Accelerator Alliance.
Our impact by the numbers (FY2024)
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215businesses supportedby the Wayne State APEX Accelerator regional office. -
$16Mcontracts awardedto clients from federal, state and local governments (prime and sub-contracts).
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172jobs createdand/or retained from client contract award dollars.
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145 : 1strong ROI$145 was returned in client contract awards for every dollar invested.
Services
- Training seminars
- Individualized procurement counseling
- Research and support
- Procurement histories
- Specifications, standards and drawings
- Federal publications
- General Services Administration (GSA) assistance
- Guidance on application and certification processes for small business programs
- Electronic bid match delivery
- Registration assistance with state and federal databases and systems, such as:
- DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
- System for Award Management (SAM)
- Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
- Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)
- Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA, State of Michigan)
No-cost training
We offer both virtual and in-person trainings on a wide range of procurement topics, from introductory webinars to advanced sessions. Our content is designed with small businesses in mind and focuses on what is most useful to help you succeed in the government marketplace.
Hear directly from procurement specialists and guest speakers from the government agencies you want to sell to. Gain insights, build knowledge, and grow your business to reach your full potential in government contracting.
Contact
Abby L. Cheatham
Program Manager, Wayne State APEX Accelerator
313-577-0132 | APEX@wayne.edu
Visit the national APEX Accelerator website.
About the APEX Accelerator
The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
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