The government buys everything, but you have to be ready to sell to them. Our APEX Accelerator Team can guide you through the process of securing government contracts and positioning yourself to have an advantage for additional corporate contracts.
We can help with:
- SAM Assistance: Systems for Award Management (SAM) registration is FREE. Our team can help with this and everything else you need to sell to federal, state and local government agencies.
- One-on-One Counseling: Tailored, one-on-one sessions to meet your needs.
- Workshops and Matchmaking Events: Teach you what you need to know and connect you with other businesses and agency buyers.
- Online Courses and Webinars: Provide the basics of government contracting and how to get started.
- Business Certifications: Identify certifications that fit your business, which help secure government contracts.
- Women Owned
- Veteran Owned
- Minority Owned
- Disabled Service Veteran Owned
- Small Disadvantaged Businesses
- HUB Zone
- Small Business Enterprise
“The GFDA staff in Great Falls Montana have been exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable.”
James Morin, PowerGas Corporation
Contact our APEX Team Today!
Shannon Clancy, CPP
Government Contracting Advisor
SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org
1-406-590-1184
Lillian Sunwall, CPP
Vice President/Government Contracting Advisor
LSunwall@GrowGreatFalls.org
1-406-750-1253
Online Courses
Our team has put together a series of online courses to get you started in government contracting, including:
- How register in SAM
- Writing a compelling capability statement
- Creating responsive proposals
- Certifications
- And more…
How Do You Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business in Montana?
The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. We can help position your business to land government contracts and increase revenue.
HubZone Certification - Is it right for you?
The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. We can help you determine if this program fits your business.
Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification
Get support for your Veteran-Owned Small Business
If you have a Veteran-Owned Small Business, you may qualify for advantages when bidding on government contracts—along with access to other resources and support—through the Vets First Verification Program. Contact us today to find out if your business qualifies.
Transportation Contracts - SBE and DBE Programs
Disadvantaged small businesses can secure government contracts
The Montana Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights encourages and supports small business participation in transportation contracts through the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. While both programs have similar certification and eligibility requirements, the DBE Program focuses on participation of woman and minority owned companies. Contact our team to help you through the process.
GFDA’s APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement from the Department of Defense (DOD) through a program that is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
GFDA and HPF are proud to be equal opportunity Employers, Lenders, and Providers.