The Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator supports businesses seeking to enter or expand in the government contracting marketplace. Funded through a Department of War (DOW) cooperative agreement, our mission is to equip businesses with the knowledge, tools, and readiness needed to pursue federal, state, and defense contracting opportunities.
We deliver structured training, individualized coaching, and technical assistance designed to:
Pre-Client
Businesses not yet registered, not generating revenue or still forming operations.
9th Grade Team
Commercial businesses with some revenue; beginning to explore government contracting opportunities. Some may have SAM registration but no government-based capability statement or understanding of who buys what they sale. $0 - $100,000 revenue
JV Squad – GIB Ready (Government Industrial Base Ready) S/L/F
Businesses registered in SAM.gov with a UEI and demonstrated operational and financial readiness. May not have a CAGE code yet or completed full registration in SAM. +$100,000 revenue in business means GIB F level
Varsity Squad – DIB Ready (Defense Industrial Base Ready)
Advanced firms prepared for defense contracting, cybersecurity compliance, and financial performance. +$100,000 revenue in business and capacity to fulfil contracts in defense supply chain.
Gov Con 101 – Foundations (FREE)
For Pre-Client and 9th Grade businesses. Covers fundamentals, registration steps, and early strategy. Allows a business to determine if government contracting is best for their company. Trains on basic marketing and capability statement creation. Foundational contracting strategies.
Gov Con 2.0 – Readiness & Opportunity Development
For JV Squad. Firms preparing to actively pursue government contracts. The next steps required in the contracting space. Begins to focus on Set-Asides and gains understanding on best practices and implementation strategy.
Gov Con 3.0 – Advanced Growth & Scaling
For JV and DIB firms seeking expansion, teaming, and defense contracting strategies. It includes practical guidance and practice on writing proposals and expectations of performance within this industry.
Additional Support
Getting Started
Complete the Cross Timbers APEX Application to begin your assessment and training pathway:
All services are delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams apart from Gov Con 3.0, matchmakers and Annual Government Procurement Conference (GPC) and Special Events.
Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator
Training • Coaching • Capacity Building • Contract Readiness
Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator offers many training webinars and networking events throughout the year.
