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NASA SEWP V-VI Contracts
If you sell Information Technology (IT) products and services, you’ll want to review NASA's 6th Generation of Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurements Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts Draft Request for Proposal. Your comments on this draft are invaluable, as NASA wants to know the latest industry standards, products, and services to ensure the contract has the most up-to-date technology before finalizing the Request for Proposal (RFP) to be published in February 2024.
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An Introductory Webinar
How to Do Business With the Government
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
10 AM - 11 AM PT
Webinar
FREE
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Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything - from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils, pet food, and even goats for grazing?
Join us to discover the opportunities and requirements of doing business with the government, including cities, counties, transportation agencies, education districts, states, and the federal government. We’ll help you determine if selling to the government is right for you, and teach you the basics of how to get started and be successful.
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Webinar Topics Covered:
- What is the Norcal APEX Accelerator Program?
- What is government contracting?
- How to determine if selling to the government is right for you
- How to get started
- Marketing to the government
- Where to find bid opportunities
- Steps for success​
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Doing Business With NASA
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
10 AM - 11 AM PT
Webinar
FREE
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Did you know NASA has 3 offices in California? These centers purchase almost everything, including research and development, aircraft parts, construction, IT, and satellites.
Join us to discover the opportunities and requirements of doing business with the NASA. You will be meeting Christine Munroe, the Small Business Specialist, to help you determine if selling to the NASA is right for you, and teach you the basics of how to get started and how to be successful.
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Webinar Topics Covered:
- Finding simplified acquisition requirements at the NASA Shared Service Center
- IT requirements at the NASA ITPO Office
- Registering for the NASA Vendor Database
- Utilizing the NASA mobile app
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A Government Contractor's Guide to Cybersecurity
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
11 AM - 12 PM PT
Webinar
FREE
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Don’t miss this FREE webinar to learn more about Project Spectrum (PS) – the comprehensive cybersecurity resource for Government Contractors!

Project Spectrum (PS) is a comprehensive cybersecurity resource that provides state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and training aimed toward improving the overall cyber hygiene of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) at no cost.
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Webinar Topics Covered:
- Current cyber threat landscape
- Government guidance, mandates, and requirements (NIST, CMMC, DFARS, etc.)
- Project Spectrum’s training courses
- Project Spectrum’s Proprietary Cybersecurity Tool development
- An examination of what happens when You engage with Project Spectrum
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National Veterans Small Business Week
October 30th - November 3rd, 2023
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The annual National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) is a time to honor and celebrate the contributions veterans have made to American small businesses. This is a time to focus on Veterans, the issues they face, and options for sustaining a small business within the government contracting arena. Join us in celebrating and supporting Veteran owned businesses! | |
I’m DVBE Certified, Now What?
Presented by CA DGS Office of Small Business & DVBE Services
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Tuesday, Oct. 31st
10 AM - 11 AM [PT]
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Get valuable information on how to best utilize your Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and your Small Business (SB) certifications.
Join us to find out which agencies buy what you sell, how to connect with SB/DVBE advocates, and how to elevate your business’s chances of winning a contract.
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Maximizing VOSB/SDVOSB Opportunities
Presented by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Wednesday, Nov. 1st
10 AM - 11 AM [PT]
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There are opportunities for Veteran-owned businesses at all levels of government contracting, but how can you leverage your certifications to support your government contracting goals? That’s where we can help!
Join us to learn how you can effectively utilize your Veteran owned certifications to find success in government contracting.
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Certifications Overview for Veteran Owned Businesses
Presented by Norcal APEX Accelerator
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Thursday, Nov. 2nd
10 AM - 11 AM [PT]
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Are you a business owner who has served in the United States Military? As a Veteran owned business, you may qualify for certifications that give you a leg up in the government marketplace and increase your chances of winning more contracts!
Join us to learn about these certifications, if you qualify for them, and how to secure them for your business!
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Govology is an expansive library of live and on-demand webinars to help businesses compete in the government marketplace. Norcal APEX Accelerator clients can access these webinars for FREE with our discount code. Apply to be a client today, contact your Procurement Specialist, or reach out to us at info@norcalptac.org or 707.267.7561 for more information.
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For personalized bid opportunities, reach out to your Procurement Specialist or apply for services
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In-Person Counseling at Cal Poly Humboldt | |
Norcal APEX Accelerator offers assistance throughout our 15-county service area virtually, but we also have in-person counseling at our Cal Poly Humboldt office! Apply to be a client today and let us know you prefer in-person counseling.
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Norcal APEX Accelerator/PTAC helps small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. All of our services are free and include one-on-one coaching, webinars, bid matching, and more! | |
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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. | |   |
Norcal APEX Accelerator/PTAC is funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. | |   | | | |
