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Providing Solutions to Help Businesses Grow

The Kiamichi Tech APEX Accelerator offers marketing and technical support to businesses interested in selling to federal, state and local governments. Our main goal is to boost southeast Oklahoma’s economy by providing resources that help Oklahoma businesses retain and create jobs.

 

Value-Added Counseling

  • Determine your company’s suitability for contracting to enhance its success
  • Secure business-specific registrations
  • Receive guidance on SBA certification eligibility to see if your company qualifies for preferred status
  • Learn marketing tools that local agencies use to purchase from small businesses
  • Research procurement history to find top performers in your industry
  • Network with agency buyers and small business representatives
  • Identify bid opportunities through personalized email notifications
  • Prepare proposals by learning to read and submit bid quotes
  • Manage contract performance post-award by learning invoicing and maintaining performance records
     

Training Available

  • Getting Registered as a Federal Contractor
  • Doing Business with the Federal Government
  • Writing an Effective Capability Statement
  • Advantages of SBA’s HUBZone Progam

 

Ready to Get Started?

Complete the form below and our APEX Accelerator Coordinator will assist you.

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Southeast Oklahoma Procurement Outreach Event

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This annual matchmaking event connects small businesses with government agencies to explore contracting opportunities and strengthen local economic growth.

Check back in the fall for information about the 2026 event. 
 

Learn More About The Event

Resources

  • How to Create an Effective Capability Statement

    Use this tip sheet to create a Capability Statement that highlights your core competencies, differentiators, past performance and company data.

  • System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

    The official U.S. government website for registering businesses to bid on federal contracts, searching for contract opportunities, and accessing government procurement data. Once complete, this registration will provide a UEI and CAGE Code.

  • North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

    The NAICS website by the U.S. Census Bureau provides the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, which categorize businesses based on their economic activities for industry analysis and government contracting.

  • USAspending.gov

    the official source for tracking U.S. federal spending, providing data on government contracts, grants, and loans to ensure transparency and accountability.

  • Govology

    An online training platform that provides educational resources, webinars, and courses to help businesses navigate and succeed in government contracting. Course fee discounts are available. Contact the APEX Coordinator for details and assistance with accessing discounted training.

Success Stories

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Scott Logan, TH Rogers Lumber Company

"You cannot put a price on the knowledge and training that Ron has provided. It can be like learning a new language and he has worked to translate and walk us through the entire process step by step."

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Shannah & Jerry Arthur, Bushwackers Land Clearing

"It is a mountain of information just to get registered as a federal contractor and understand how to bid on contracts. Ron helps us navigate what seems like a foreign process and helps us make sure we find the right opportunities that fit best with our business capabilities."

Questions?

Contact Kiamichi Tech’s Oklahoma APEX Accelerator to get started.

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