Navigating the Government Contracting Landscape - Northwest Native APEX Accelerator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
Welcome Northwest Native APEX Accelerator – Navigating the Government Contracting Landscape

Virtual Training Webinar

Presented by Northwest Native APEX Accelerator

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco Webex
Click the link below to register: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r5b727c56d45c5d8821597cc3b5efb8ee

Event Overview

This event is ideal for small business owners who are new to government contracting or looking to expand into federal, state, local, or tribal procurement. Attendees will benefit from understanding where their business fits within the government purchasing process, what registrations and certifications are required, and how to strengthen key tools such as capability statements. Participants should attend if they want to learn how agencies buy, clarify procurement terminology and thresholds, and discover the no cost technical assistance and bid matching services offered by APEX Accelerators. By joining this session, businesses gain practical next steps, avoid common contracting pitfalls, and learn how to strategically position themselves for long term success in the government marketplace.

Who Should Attend?

We welcome participation from:

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)

• Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)

• All other small business socioeconomic classifications are encouraged to attend.

Why Attend?

This webinar introduces small businesses particularly Native-owned enterprises to the fundamentals of government contracting at the federal, state, local and tribal levels. Participants gain an overview of how government agencies purchase goods and services,
where small businesses fit into the procurement ecosystem, and the role of APEX Accelerators in providing no-cost technical assistance. The session covers essential topics including procurement terminology, purchasing thresholds, required registrations, federal certifications, capability statements, and bid-matching services. Emphasis is placed on preparation, compliance, and strategic positioning to successfully pursue government contracts. Attendees leave with practical next steps and an understanding of how to leverage APEX resources to build long-term contracting success.

For more information regarding the training webinar, contact:

Strategic Outreach and Communications Office osdbustratcomm@va.gov

For registration support, contact:

directaccess@va.gov or (202) 461-4694