If you have equipment under an existing Forest Service agreement or plan to respond to a solicitation to offer equipment, you will use the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application. https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vipr.php?tab=tab_d To learn more about VIPR Next Gen, use the links on the left menu or contact the Interagency Incident Applications Helpdesk at 866-224-7677 or https://iiahelpdesk.nwcg.gov/ with questions or suggestions. Live demo schedule:All sessions will take place at 1 p.m. EST (11am MST) on the following dates for approximately 1.5 hours.Tuesday, February 17Wednesday, February 18Thursday, February 19 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7wwyBzQTDb CONTACT YOUR IDAHO APEX ACCELERATOR BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Idaho APEX Accelerator is co-hosting this event: Join the Vermont APEX Accelerator to demystify two powerful but often overlooked programs: DPA (Defense Production Act)Title III and IBAS (Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment). These tools quietly shape America’s defense supply chain and invest in our industrial future. They might be more relevant to your business or region than you think. What You’ll Learn: What DPA Title III and IBAS actually are, in plain English How they support U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, technology development, and workforce training Real examples of how Vermont, New England, and Mississippi are already benefiting Whether your business or community could tap into these under-the-radar resources
Idaho APEX is co-hosting this event. Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your business is currently contracting with the government or exploring new contract opportunities, this overview will help you strengthen your readiness and protect your eligibility in the federal marketplace.
Join the SBA for an informative webinar to learn about the business opportunities and processes at the Veterans Affairs (VA). The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of service to more than 27 million Veterans who have so unselfishly served their country. To accomplish this mission, VA acquires products and industry services through a nationwide system of hospitals, clinics, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN), data processing centers, and National Cemeteries which require a broad spectrum of goods and services. VA purchases these goods and services on a national, regional, and local level. This event is for small businesses, Veteran-owned small businesses, contractors, and suppliers looking to partner with the VA. Key Talking Points: How to Engage with the VA: Learn the different ways to partner with the VA, from research collaborations to supplying goods and services. Doing Business with the VA: Understand the structure of the VA's procurement. Business Goals: Discover the VA's commitment to providing significant opportunities to a diverse range of small businesses, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. What Does the VA Buy: Get a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of goods and services the VA procures to support its mission and facilities. Commodities: Office and supplies, industrial supplies, tools, and more. Services: Employment services, technical services, engineering, facility support, and maintenance. Construction: Opportunities for new facilities and system upgrades. Where to Find Opportunities: Learn about the official sources for finding VA solicitations. Responding to a Solicitation: Get tips on how to effectively prepare and submit a bid. Evaluation and Selection Process: Gain insight into how VA’s acquisition team evaluates proposals and selects suppliers.
Featured Speaker: Bam Omotowo, Idaho APEX Accelerator Senior Business Consultant
Idaho APEX is co-hosting an event with Ohio APEX Accelerator: Join us for this 1-hour virtual session designed specifically for small business government contractors. This training will demystify the powerful, yet often overlooked, Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III program and highlight how to leverage local assistance to succeed in the defense supply chain. The session will cover: DPA Title III Overview: Understand the purpose of the DPA Title III program, which aims to ensure the timely availability of essential domestic industrial resources for national defense. Use Cases and Opportunities: Discover how Title III provides financial incentives, such as loans, grants, and purchase commitments, to expand domestic production capacity and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. Accessing Opportunities: Learn the process for finding and pursuing DPA Title III opportunities, including how to respond to calls for proposals and engage with the program office.
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