Contract Opportunities Center

Learn how to get certified for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business next week on February 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MST at no cost. Register at https://www.elpasococ-events.org/event-details/sdvosb-registration

Here is a snapshot of our Upcoming Events schedule! To view the full list, visit our website: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/upcoming-events

🔧🏗️ Calling Local Contractors & Subcontractors! Be part of a major opportunity shaping our region’s future. Join Vinton Steel LLC, in partnership with the El Paso Chamber, for a Contractor & Subcontractor Opportunity Event tied to a $300 million expansion project. This is your chance to learn about upcoming work, project requirements, and connect directly with key decision-makers across civil, mechanical, piping, and electrical & instrumentation trades.

📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 El Paso Community College, 9050 Viscount Blvd., Building A, Auditorium | El Paso, TX

Spots are limited; make sure to register today by scanning the QR code and help build local: https://bit.ly/49RXsOu

With SBA's recent focus on the SDVOSB program, read up on the basics for eligibility in our latest post.
https://buff.ly/bLnVztt

This Friday, on January 9, 2026, we'll be hosting our Estimating for Construction Contracts Training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST at 9050 Viscount Blvd. El Paso, TX 79925. Learn about current trends in construction, cost estimating, total costs, and how to avoid making common estimating mistakes. This training has a registration fee of $25. To Register, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/construction-estimating

Season's Greetings from the Contract Opportunities Center Apex Accelerator Staff! We wish you all a safe and cozy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Thank you!

Webinar--CMMC Is Now Law: What the 48 CFR Rule Means for Your DoD Contracts
Date: Thursday, October 16th at 2pm EST

Description: With the 48 CFR rule officially published, CMMC requirements are now being embedded in DoD contracts, making compliance mandatory. This session will break down what this rule means for Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors, how it impacts bidding and renewals, and the steps businesses must take to remain eligible for government contracts. Register here: https://corebusinesssolutions.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fU6LVH10R8yjj0F9NoRD6A

Join us for the 16th Annual Veterans Business Conference on October 22, 2025, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. MDT at EPCC.
Connect, collaborate, and grow your business.

APEX Accelerators play a crucial yet often underappreciated role in the world of federal government contracting. Let's celebrate them today.
https://smallgovcon.com/events/its-national-apex-day/

Learn from Danny Portillo, President, Paso Del Norte Chapter, National Contract Management Association, about the critical requirements for government contractors on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT. To register, visit: https://www.elpasococ-events.org/compliance-construction

He'll cover the fundamentals, quality control processes, financial management, environmental responsibilities, project closeout procedures, and common compliance pitfalls.
This presentation is intended for construction contract administrators, project managers, superintendents, construction company owners who perform construction administration, and service companies that want to perform Federal Government construction.