- How to Make Informed Bid "Go/No Go" Decisions (2024 Update)- May 7
- Contracting After Disasters- May 9
- Understanding the Berry Amdendment, Buy American Act (BAA), Trade Agreements, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule- May 14
- Small Business Subcontracting Plans: What SBLOs Need to Know- May 16
- Revamped Davis-Bacon Act Reshapes Labor Landscape for Construction Contractors- May 21
Training & Events
The North Dakota APEX offers many webinars and workshops designed to help you understand and navigate the government procurement process.
Training is critical to keep businesses informed of the latest procurement practices and opportunities.
Local/Regional
Upcoming Tri-State Procurement Webinars
The following series of webinars are hosted in partnership with Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota APEX Accelerators, and SBA District Offices.
Webinars typically take place the first Tuesday of every month from 9 -10 a.m. Central Time.
MORE INFO about procurement webinars
To Celebrate National Small Business Week, join us for daily sessions from 9 – 10 a.m. Central Time, to learn about federal contracting certifications and the valuable resources available in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
June 4
What, Why, and How of Capability Statements
Be prepared to present your company in a professional and concise manner, all on one page. Learn key information that customers need from potential vendors. Understand how and why a capability statement should be used with government agencies.
June 11
Doing Business with the U.S. Air Force Bases in North Dakota & South Dakota
Learn how the Air Force meets their constuction requirements with construction specific contraction vehicles - SABER, MACC and MATOC. Understand what these contracts are, how they are different and how you can be ready when they are open for new contractors.
July 9
Subcontracting Opportunities
Best practices for small businesses finding subcontracting opportunities: • Understand Small Business Categories • Meet SBA Government Contracting’s CMRs • Roles of a CMR • How to Locate Subcontracting Opportunities through Subcontracting Plan Requirements.
A Unified Shield: Holistic Business Cybersecurity Compliance
May 14th @ 8 am - 9 am
In an era where cybersecurity threats are looming, strategic compliance is not just a safeguard – it's a business enabler. Robust cybersecurity measures are essential for protecting not only your IT infrastructure but your entire business operation.
What to expect:In this 1-hour webinar session, the Iviry team will cut through the complexity of government security standards established for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information, and how to transform cybersecurity compliance from a daunting task to an integral part of company culture. Compliance, after all, is not solely an IT department's responsibility but a strategic business issue that affects every aspect of the company. As a small business, Iviry is intimately familiar with the need to optimize resources and implement efficient, practical compliance solutions. Join us to transform compliance into a strategic asset.
Registration Deadline: May 10th
Construction Quality Managment (CQM) Certification Course For Contractors
May 29th @ 8 am - 3:30 pm
This course offers prospective QC Managers and Administrators the opportunity to satisfy the CQM-C training requirements specified in most USACE and NAVFAC construction contracts. This course must be taken and the final test must be passed by any person aspiring to be the QC Manager or Alternate. The certificate is valid for a five year period from the date of the class.
- NO COST, includes materials and final test.
- The certificate is valid for a five-year period from the date of the class.
- The class size is limited to 35 participants.
Reshoring & Sustaining the Industrial Base of the U.S.
Tuesday, June, 11, 2024 2pm - 3pm
It is now clear that shorter supply chains are lower risk & are more profitable for IEMs for 20 to 30% of products that are now imported. Find how to accelerate & benefit from the trend.
DoD
DARPAConnect Virtual Pop-Up Event
Join DARPA for an exclusive Virtual Pop-Up Event on June 12, 2024, designed to provide invaluable insights and guidance directly from DARPA experts. Led by DARPA office directors, program managers, and staff, our lightning rounds will cover essential topics including:
- DARPA 101: An Introduction to the Agency
- Engaging a Program Manager: Building Effective Relationships
- Responding to an Opportunity: Navigating DARPA's Process
- Tips for DARPA Proposal Success: Strategies for Standing Out
- Paths to DARPA: Exploring Different Entry Points
As an added bonus, a limited number of one-on-one coaching sessions with Program Managers will be available, offering personalized feedback on your Heilmeier Catechism. Plus, don't miss our Ask Me Anything session for direct answers to all your burning questions about DARPA.
Secure your spot today by registering for the Virtual Pop-Up:
Please note that registration requires a DARPAConnect.us account, so be sure to create one or log in before signing up for these exclusive events.
About DARPAConnect: DARPAConnect is dedicated to breaking down barriers of entry for newcomers to DARPA and the national security space. Join DARPAConnect to learn more and connect with like-minded individuals.
Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to gain insider knowledge and kickstart your journey with DARPA. We look forward to seeing you there!
Launching Virtual Encountering Innovation 2024
July 22-26, 2024
Encountering Innovation is a premier tech transfer event, where groundbreaking ideas meet real-world applications. As one of the top U.S. pitch events for innovators and inventors, Encountering Innovation provides a dynamic platform for showcasing cutting-edge technology to U.S. Government Tech Scouts.
This event is not just about presentations; it's about fostering meaningful connections. With popular matchmaking sessions, small business innovators, and manufacturers have the opportunity to engage directly with tech scouts from the Department of Defense, Service Labs, Academia, and various other U.S. government agencies.
DCAA Trainings - Sponsored by NAPEX
Join your APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) in a wide variety of monthly training series.
Defense Logistics Agency Events and Webinars
Find upcoming opportunities to work with DLA through DLA's Small Business Outreach Calendar. Discover matchmaking events, attend classes or connect with other small businesses in similar industries. Details for each event can be found by selecting an event name in the calendar.
Find Procurement Technical Assistance Centers through the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers' event website.
U.S. Navy Office of Small Business Programs Upcoming Events
The mission of OSBP is to promote acquisition opportunities where small business can
best support the needs of our Sailors and Marines. We owe it to these men and women
to provide them with the systems, innovation, products and tools necessary to enable
them to accomplish their mission and return home safely. We also owe it to the taxpayer
to acquire these products and services at affordable and responsible prices. It is
our hope that through this website you will gain information that will assist you
in competing for those opportunities. You will find links to all of the DON's major
buying activities and it is there that you will get to know the business of the Navy
and Marine Corps.
Govology Webinars
As one of our clients, you have the opportunity to access and attend several additional webinar's available through Govology. Review the list of dates, times, and topics, read the event flyer for more details and then contact us to get the access code and get registered today.
SBA/Other Federal
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Training Events
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
FLC Upcoming Events
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace.
Through American taxpayers’ investment in our federal laboratories’ research and development (R&D) efforts, scientific and technological breakthroughs can take place and return dividends to our economy. New industries, businesses, and jobs that can be created, when a new technology is brought to market, are just a few of the successes that take effect through technology transfer (T2), and the FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process.
FLC Upcoming Events
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity For Small Businesses
Join us at the Air Force/Space Force CISO’s Blue Cyber Initiative.
Always free and public, the DAF CISO’s Blue Cyber education series is an early partnership with the Defense Industrial Base, which enables small businesses to bake in cybersecurity and move forward at the speed of innovation. The Blue Cyber Initiative Small Business Cybersecurity boot camp. As small businesses drive innovation and support defense missions with cutting-edge technologies, it is vital we work together to protect DoD sensitive data and networks.
Blue Cyber will pair small businesses with the most modern cyber protection methods in the industry, better positions DIB small businesses to protect sensitive information and networks even before they have a contract to innovate for defense; this defense sensitive information includes YOUR Intellectual Property.
Learn More about Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Register for Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security Officer Ask-Me-Anything
The Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security Officer has created the Blue Cyber Education Series for Small Businesses and Academic/Research Institutions. This program provides the Small Business Cybersecurity Materials and an Every-Tuesday Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything.
Registration
To directly register for ND APEX sponsored events visit our calendar.