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. Applications Helpdesk at 866-224-7677 or https://iiahelpdesk.nwcg.gov/ with questions or suggestions.
The Nebraska APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to host 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.
Core Business Solutions will present a live webinar examining external service providers and shared responsibility within CMMC compliance. Participants will learn what contractors remain accountable for when working with managed service providers, cloud providers, and other third parties; where responsibility gaps commonly arise; and how to avoid assessment delays associated with external dependencies. The webinar is intended for defense contractors, business leaders, compliance personnel, and IT professionals involved in CMMC preparation or oversight of outside technology providers. Numerous APEX Accelerators and Manufacturing Extension Partnership organizations are cosponsoring the online program. Advance Zoom registration is required; no fee or registration deadline was published.
The Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth will present an introductory webinar about the Mentor-Protégé Program and its role in the defense marketplace. Participants will learn how the program connects eligible small businesses with experienced companies to build technical capabilities, improve business processes, expand participation in the defense industrial base, and compete more effectively for prime contracts and subcontracts. This free, live online session is intended for businesses and acquisition professionals interested in Mentor-Protégé Program opportunities and requirements. Advance ZoomGov registration is required, and space may be
The Nebraska APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to host the upcoming DCAA webinar – Elements of an Adequate Proposal. Winning government contracts hinges on submitting strong compliant proposals. But navigating the complexities of proposal preparation and ensuring adequacy can be daunting. Join experts with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as they discuss the proposal adequacy checklist and gain the clarity and confidence to craft proposals that meet all government standards with ease. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all proposal cost elements, including direct labor, material, subcontracts, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and indirect rates. Obtain practical guidance on what to consider when trying to justify each cost element. Key takeaways from this webinar include: gaining a clear definition of "proposal adequacy" within the context of government contracting; aligning proposal content with specific evaluation criteria used by government agencies; and frequent mistakes that lead to proposal
Learn how NAVSEA’s SBIR/STTR programs connect small businesses and researchers with Navy innovation opportunities.
Discover how businesses and researchers can engage with ERDCWERX on U.S. Army challenges and innovation opportunities.
Explore how LIFT supports advanced manufacturing innovation, workforce development, and technology scalability.
Learn how businesses and researchers can pursue federal laboratory collaboration and technology-transfer opportunities.
