National APEX Accelerator Directory
Connect with federally funded, zero-cost government contracting counselors across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Pair institutional human guidance with BidGovAI's autonomous proposal execution engine.
Alabama
🏛️ University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Alaska
🏛️ University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
Arizona
🏛️ Maricopa Community Colleges / Arizona Commerce Authority
Arkansas
🏛️ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
California
🏛️ California Department of General Services & Regional Higher Ed Consortia
Colorado
🏛️ Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
Connecticut
🏛️ University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Business
Delaware
🏛️ University of Delaware - Office of Economic Innovation & Partnerships
District of Columbia
🏛️ Howard University / DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Florida
🏛️ University of West Florida / Florida SBDC Network
Georgia
🏛️ Georgia Institute of Technology - Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2)
Hawaii
🏛️ University of Hawaii - Shidler College of Business
Idaho
🏛️ Boise State University
Illinois
🏛️ Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity & Bradley University
Indiana
🏛️ Purdue University - Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
Iowa
🏛️ Iowa State University - Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
Kansas
🏛️ Wichita State University
Kentucky
🏛️ Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education & University of Kentucky
Louisiana
🏛️ University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Maine
🏛️ Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC)
Maryland
🏛️ University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Massachusetts
🏛️ University of Massachusetts Amherst
Michigan
🏛️ Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) & Macomb Community College
Minnesota
🏛️ Minnesota Department of Administration
Mississippi
🏛️ University of Southern Mississippi
Missouri
🏛️ University of Missouri Extension
Montana
🏛️ Montana Department of Commerce & Big Sky Economic Development
Nebraska
🏛️ University of Nebraska at Omaha - Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)
Nevada
🏛️ Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)
New Hampshire
🏛️ New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs
New Jersey
🏛️ New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
New Mexico
🏛️ Santa Fe Community College
New York APEX Accelerator Network
🏛️ Research Foundation for SUNY / Empire State Development / LaGuardia CC
North Carolina
🏛️ North Carolina Department of Administration & NC State University
North Dakota
🏛️ University of North Dakota (UND)
Ohio
🏛️ Ohio Department of Development & Ohio University
Oklahoma
🏛️ Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (CareerTech)
Oregon
🏛️ Government Contract Assistance Program (GCAP)
Pennsylvania
🏛️ University of Pittsburgh & Regional Economic Development Hubs (SEDA-COG)
Rhode Island
🏛️ Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
South Carolina
🏛️ South Carolina Department of Commerce
South Dakota
🏛️ University of South Dakota & South Dakota Small Business Development Center
Tennessee
🏛️ University of Tennessee - Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS)
Texas
🏛️ University of Texas at Arlington, UTSA, University of Houston, Del Mar College & Texas Tech
Utah
🏛️ Salt Lake Community College & Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Vermont
🏛️ Vermont Department of Economic Development
Virginia
🏛️ George Mason University - Mason Enterprise Center
Washington
🏛️ Thurston County EDC & Washington State Department of Commerce
West Virginia
🏛️ West Virginia Department of Economic Development & Marshall University
Wisconsin
🏛️ Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) & University of Wisconsin System
Wyoming
🏛️ University of Wyoming - Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network
How APEX Counselors & BidGovAI Work Together
Government contracting is a multi-step journey. APEX Accelerators ensure your business is legally certified, registered, and compliant. BidGovAI provides the computational speed to shred RFPs, price bids, and draft winning responses.
1. Free Human Counseling (APEX)
Your local APEX counselor guides you through SAM.gov entity validation, CAGE code issuance, 8(a)/WOSB/SDVOSB certifications, and introduces you to agency OSDBU liaisons at local matchmaking events.
2. Autonomous Proposal Execution (BidGovAI)
Once you find an active solicitation, BidGovAI automatically shreds Section L & M instructions into a compliance matrix, validates mandatory FAR/DFARS clauses, and generates competitive, evaluator-ready proposal volumes.
3. Micro-Purchase Cardholder Fast-Track
Win non-competitive awards under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold using government purchase cards without grueling bidding wars—establishing official past performance that makes your APEX counselor proud.
Frequently Asked Questions About APEX Accelerators
What is an APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)?
APEX Accelerators—formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs)—are federally funded programs managed by the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). They provide free, confidential one-on-one counseling and technical assistance to small businesses seeking federal, state, and local government contracts.
Is APEX Accelerator counseling really 100% free?
Yes. APEX Accelerators receive cooperative agreement funding from the Department of Defense alongside state universities and economic agencies. As a result, small business counseling, SAM.gov registration guidance, and certification reviews are provided at zero cost to contractors.
Do APEX Accelerators write proposals or bid responses for contractors?
No. Federal regulations strictly prohibit APEX counselors from drafting, writing, or pricing proposals on behalf of contractors. APEX counselors can help review requirements and ensure you have answered all sections, but the actual proposal drafting, RFP shredding, and Price-to-Win modeling must be executed by the contractor using software like BidGovAI.
How does BidGovAI work alongside my local APEX Accelerator?
BidGovAI acts as your software execution companion. While your APEX counselor helps you navigate SAM.gov registration, 8(a)/WOSB/SDVOSB certifications, and local agency vendor days, BidGovAI automatically shreds solicitations, validates FAR/DFARS compliance, extracts deliverables, and generates compliant proposal drafts.
What should I prepare before my first APEX counseling session?
Contractors should prepare their Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE code (if assigned), primary 6-digit NAICS codes, a 1-page Capability Statement, and any active solicitations or target military installations they want to pursue.
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