Supplier Connect: Connecting Small Businesses with Prime Contractors

Join Washington APEX Accelerator and One Hanford contractors for an interactive workshop focused on helping small businesses better understand how prime contractors identify, evaluate, and engage subcontractors. This session will provide insight into supplier readiness, proposal expectations, and strategies for building successful relationships with prime contractors.

If you are looking to expand your subcontracting opportunities, this workshop will help you gain a clearer understanding of what prime contractors look for in potential suppliers and how to position your business for future opportunities.

Learning Objectives:
• Learn common supplier onboarding and proposal expectations
• Learn how certifications, past performance, and business readiness can support supplier development efforts
• Identify next steps for pursuing subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors

Who Should Attend:
• Small businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities
• Construction, engineering, environmental, professional services, technical, and support service firms
• Businesses with federal, state, or local small business certifications, as well as firms considering certification opportunities

Registration Notes:
Participants will have the opportunity to introduce their business and submit questions for the moderated panel discussion. Attendees are encouraged to complete the pre-event survey and to come prepared with questions related to subcontracting, supplier readiness, and working with prime contractors.