Nevada APEX Accelerator
Nevada APEX Accelerator helps simplify the process and cut through the red tape, connecting Nevada businesses with lucrative opportunities through assistance below. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. [Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs webpage form Uniform Resource Locator for APEX Accelerator feedback.]
Redefining SupportNevada APEX Accelerator
Nevada APEX Accelerator is pleased to provide Nevada clients these services without charge. To get started on becoming a client, please see the following documents:
As a FREE, taxpayer-funded resource to Nevada businesses based on a cooperative agreement, the Nevada APEX Accelerator helps to increase the flow of local, state, and federal government dollars to companies, in any county, to facilitate job creation, job retention, and business expansion in Nevada’s growing diversified economy.
A Client Questionnaire Form must be completed after reading and understanding the bulletized informational flyer “About Nevada APEX” to be considered to receive free services as a client. (Note: A wet signature is required on the form; for assistance with it, contact the nearest office to your for-profit business.)
To reach a specific team member via email, please see Staff Directory.
Government or Public Sector Contracting
Many businesses consider the idea of selling their services and/or products to the government much too complicated and overwhelming. In today’s marketplace, the government could become your best customer. Nevada APEX Accelerator helps simplify the process and cut through the red tape, connecting Nevada businesses with lucrative opportunities: Interested in working with The Nevada APEX team? Reach out to us via email.
Email UsEducation
Education on government contracting via workshops, webinars (sponsored or co-sponsored) and one-on-one discussions of a specific or general nature.
Marketing
Marketing your firm, whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, service provider or construction contractor; brainstorming for specific targets and mechanics of how the purchases are executed; providing bid information; and proactively connecting our clients with buying offices and prime contractors.
Procurement Technical Assistance
Procurement Technical Assistance to include working with clients on quotes, bids, proposals, pre-award/post-award situations and compliance issues.
Support Documentation
Support Documentation to include forms, mil specs/mil standards, inspection and quality control, procurement history, clauses, regulations, etc.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce links to support exchange of information through individual purchasing offices, downloads, announcements, etc. A daily bid download and other information are also provided directly to your e-mail.
Networking Assistance
Networking Assistance to enhance visibility for business prospects, encourage teaming arrangement opportunities and identify other resources to pursue specific programs such as set-asides, etc.
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Nevada APEX Can Help
Your Business
The APEX Accelerators program focuses on building a strong, sustainable, and resilient U.S. supply chain by assisting a wide range of businesses that pursue and perform under contracts with the United States Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors.
MEET OUR TEAM
Joan C. Rueben, NCMA Fellow
Director
702-486-0586
Nate Jackson
Deputy Director
702-486-4674
John Rice
Government Contracts Advisor – Las Vegas
702-486-0585
Jeremiah Mesquita
Government Contracts Advisor – Las Vegas
702-486-3514
Jim Hamoy
Government Contracts Advisor & ESB Program Coordinator – Las Vegas
702 – 486-4671
Candice Meyers
Government Contracts Advisor – Carson City
775-687-9905
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