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Helping Virginia Businesses Win Government Contracts Since 1989 The Virginia APEX Accelerator at George Mason University provides no-cost expert guidance to
help businesses succeed in federal, state, and local contracting. Register APEX is not an acronym,
it is a destination The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is now under the management of the Department of War (DOW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and has changed its name to APEX Accelerators. Read more A Spotlight on
APEX Accelerator Services How to leverage your APEX Accelerator including our service area, training, counseling, and Bid-Match Services. Watch Video Government Contracting Conferences and Training An opportunity for small businesses to pitch their capabilities, meet one-on-one with government officials, and learn how to market to the government. All are welcome to attend our training events! Watch Briefing Project Spectrum: the official DoW CMMC resource Also check out these Cybersecurity Resources for more important information! Cyber Readiness Check New to contracting with Department of War? A Step-by-Step Approach to the Department of War (DoW) Read More Disaster Contracting Resources For accurate information on the emergency contracting process and valuable tips for those who want to pursue disaster contracts review this summary of doing business with FEMA Read More Who is my counselor? Has it been a year or more since you last met with a counselor? There are a lot of new faces around! Meet the Team Fairfax Staff at Sherwood Center Aug 2025

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The Virginia APEX Accelerator, formerly the Virginia PTAC, is a sponsored program of George Mason University serving businesses across 108 jurisdictions throughout Virginia.

With counselors located statewide, we provide hands-on guidance to help businesses:

  • Navigate federal, state, and local procurement
  • Understand compliance requirements (FAR, SAM, DSBS)
  • Pursue certifications (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB)
  • Develop effective contracting strategies

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