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For Blu Riderz JV, a Minot-based construction company, completing its first federal government contract represented more than a successful project; it provided valuable experience and a foundation for pursuing future opportunities. Blu Riderz CEO Ivan Guerrero and his son, Diego Guerrero, credit the ND APEX Accelerator team with helping them navigate the federal contracting process […]

Packet Digital specializes in the design, testing, and manufacturing of advanced batteries and power systems for drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), submersibles, and space platforms. Founded in 2003, Packet Digital initially focused on electronics and power management technologies. Building on this innovation, the company expanded its focus to defense and aerospace applications, particularly supporting the advancement […]

Vanna Vans had already established itself as a company willing to push boundaries when its team began looking toward government and tribal contracting. As they explored this new market, they saw how complex federal procurement can feel for businesses offering specialized products. Their customizable mobile units do not fit neatly into standard categories, which made […]

RFS, LLC, a construction company specializing in fire suppression, has leveraged the resources of the North Dakota APEX Accelerator to strengthen its position in government contracting, especially in the defense marketplace. The business uses our Bid Match service, enabling the company to receive tailored solicitations aligned with its capabilities. To further build their contracting knowledge, […]

Since its founding, Center Machine, Inc. has built a strong reputation by offering high-quality machining, welding, and industrial repair services to businesses across North Dakota. With roots firmly planted in the private sector, the team at Center Machine asked an important question: Can a small business like ours compete in the government market? With support […]

Since 2018, Kajaer GeoConsulting LLC has told stories by using geospatial technologies, which uses maps and applications that fit their client’s needs. Geospatial technology is a term used to describe the range of modern tools contributing to geographic mapping and the analysis of the earth and human societies. (Source AAAS.org) Would a government agency buy these specialized services? Absolutely! You […]

This newly formed company was founded by Will Klinke and Casey Schumacher in the spring of 2023. Though the two founders had construction experience, they needed a partner to assist them with navigating the road of government contracting. They set out to find it, and that path led them to the ND APEX Accelerator. “ND […]

In 1991, Troy Derheim started his hot tub rental company, Derheim, Inc. Doing Business As “My Aquatic Services”. Since that time, he has grown his company into a design, sales, construction, and service company specializing in commercial and residential pools, spas, and specialty aquatic products.  In 2019, he sought the no-cost services of the North […]

Microlap was established by the federal government as the Turtle Mountain Ordnance Plant, with the production of jewel bearings beginning in 1952. The name was changed in 1973 to the William Langer Jewel Bearing Plant. In 1996, the plant was privatized and renamed Microlap Technologies, Inc. This company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-precision industrial components […]

Over the course of the past twenty years, Martin Mechanical Design has been trusted with several high-profile mechanical engineering projects across the United States. Brian Martin, the president of the company, has become a leader in the industry and is one of the most well respected and trusted mechanical designers in the nation. Altogether, Martin […]