Workforce & Economic Development

IE APEX Accelerator

Assisting Riverside and San Bernardino businesses in government contracting since 1996.

What is IE APEX?

Inland Empire APEX Accelerator helps businesses identify and compete for federal, state, and local government contracts. Free assistance comes in the form of teaching, mentoring, and coaching. We also provide our clients with a complete set of tools to research and identify government-contracting opportunities.

The Inland Empire APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War.

Services

Conduct market research, find government opportunities, and establish relationships with agencies
SAM and other governmental vendor registrations
Read and understand government bid and proposal solicitations
Assist with preparation & Review bid and Technical Proposals
Navigate Certifications: 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB & SDVOSB
Properly submit an invoice, including Wide-Area WorkFlow
Handle Post-award contract administration
CMMC and other Cyber-Security requirements
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Clients Benefits

One-on-One Assistance

Our staff will help guide you through the government procurement process/regulations and assist you in becoming a qualified government contractor. Our services are, but not limited to:

Government Registrations
Set-Aside Programs
Agency Market Research
GSA Schedules
Solicitation Review
Proposal Preparation

Bid Matching Services

IE APEX Accelerators clients can receive our Bid Match Service at no charge. This tool automatically notifies you of opportunities regarding the products or services your company provides. These procurement opportunities come from:

System for Award Management (SAM)
Other Federal Agencies
California State Contracts Register (CSCR)
Other States
Major Cities

Workshop/Training

IE APEX Accelerators provides workshops related to government contracting. Some of the topics are:

Doing Business with GSA
CMMC & Cyber-Security
Government Contracting Series
Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

IE APEX News

08/26/2025 - MMG Corp Earns SBA 8(a) Certification and Expands into New Facility to Support Growth

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08/18/2025 - IE APEX Accelerator Looks to Secure Funding to Continue Serving Inland Empire Businesses

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Contact Information

IE APEX Accelerators
(951) 235-5312
IEAPEXAccelerator@rccd.edu