The CT APEX Accelerator is dedicated to supporting SBLOs (Small Business Liaison Officers) and Government Contracting Officers in their procurement roles. We offer a variety of services and resources designed to streamline procurement processes, enhance supplier engagement, and meet diversity and inclusion goals.

Here are specific ways we can assist:

Supplier Listings: CT APEX maintains an internal database of businesses registered with SAM.gov and capable of fulfilling government contracts. Contracting officers can quickly request lists, capability statements, and introductions to qualified suppliers.

CT APEX pre-screens suppliers to ensure they meet specific criteria, saving contracting officers valuable time during the supplier selection process.

Industry Insights: We provide market research services, offering insights into industry capabilities, trends, and emerging technologies.

• Contracting officers can request training on navigating DSBS, usaspending.gov, and other government databases.
• We help prepare pipelines of suppliers for future purchases.

We assist suppliers create tailored capabilities statements, helping contracting officers understand the strengths and limitations of potential contractors.

CT APEX offers training sessions on procurement regulations, compliance, and best practices, ensuring contracting officers stay updated on the latest policies and procedures.

Our workshops and seminars address specific topics relevant to government contracting, such as small business set-asides or changes in federal acquisition regulations.

Capability Improvement: We work with suppliers to improve their capabilities, ensuring they meet government standards and are better prepared to fulfill contracts.

• Our client counseling provides guidance, education, training, and support to help suppliers understand government procurement processes, reducing the risk of contract performance issues.

Regulatory Guidance: We help suppliers understand and comply with federal, state, and local procurement regulations, ensuring contracting officers work with compliant businesses.

We assist suppliers in obtaining necessary certifications (e.g., WOSB, VOSB, HUB Zone, 8a, small business, minority-owned), which can be critical for meeting government procurement requirements.

Industry Days and Matchmaking Events: We organize events where contracting officers can meet and engage with suppliers, fostering better communication and understanding of each other’s needs.

Direct Liaison: We act as a liaison between contracting officers and suppliers, helping to clarify requirements and address any issues that may arise during the procurement process.

Diverse Supplier Base: We help identify and support businesses from various socioeconomic backgrounds, assisting contracting officers in meeting diversity and inclusion goals in procurement.

We conduct outreach to small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, expanding the pool of potential suppliers for contracting officers.