Welcome to Our New APEX Specialist!

We are so excited to introduce our new APEX specialist, Steven Cardenas. He is located at Glendale Community College.

Steven brings over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to the table, having founded and led businesses in real estate development and construction. He also has experience with a commercial business, importing goods from South America to the USA.

"I have a passion for business development and I am excited to have the opportunity to help other individuals in their business ventures. I speak two languages and have lived abroad on two occasions. Meeting new people and experiencing different cultures is part of who I am. I am grateful to be part of the Apex Team and am looking forward to this new adventure," Steven said.

We want to hear about your successes! Have you won a contract? Did you receive a certification?

Please send your success stories to Amanda at amanda.howard@domail.maricopa.edu!

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Reminder: SBA Certification System Upgrade

Beginning August 1, the Small Business Administration is pausing all initial government contracting certifications. The SBA's certification system will undergo a planned upgrade that aims to streamline the certification process, enhance security, and improve user experience. The certification system will be unavailable until September.

Here’s what you need to know

• Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period.
• The upgraded system is expected to be available for new applications in early September.
• New and prospective applicants for federal small business certification are encouraged to wait until the upgrade is complete before applying.
• Most certified firms will not be impacted by the pause in applications.
• Firms needing to renew during the upgrade period will receive guidance from their certification program.
• Applications submitted before August 1 will continue to be processed during the upgrade period in the order received.
• If your firm is facing a deadline on a proposal that will be impacted by your certification status before August 1, 2024, please contact us at certifications@sba.gov and provide the contract number, agency, and bid due date.

https://certify.sba.gov/upgrade

DCAA Pricing Series (Part 2)

August 7, 2024

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Webinar

Arizona APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Pricing Series. Part 2 of the Pricing Series includes Indirect Costs and Rates and Monitoring Subcontracts.

Not sure how to build your indirect rates? Join experts from DCAA as they define direct versus indirect costs, what general indirect rate structures look like, and the relationship between indirect pools and bases. Additionally, the DCAA will discuss the life cycle of indirect rates, then build example indirect rates using the four-step method in allocating indirect costs to Government Contracts.

Confused about what your requirements as a prime contractor are when it comes to your selection and oversite of your subcontracts? The DCAA will provide information about navigating through the world of subcontracting. Discussion will include the documentation of subcontract selections, subcontracting requirements, and the responsibilities of a prime contractor. Additionally, the DCAA will highlight the importance of monitoring subcontracts, what information is required when submitting your annual incurred cost submission, as well as what the subcontractor will need to provide to the prime contractor.