Contract Opportunities Center

Contract Opportunities Center The Contract Opportunities Center offers online or in-person training/workshops concerning government contracting at low to no cost.

The Contract Opportunities Center provides specialized and professional assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to learn about contracting and subcontracting opportunities in order to create job opportunities and economic growth. The Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator serves businesses within the El Paso, Texas area since 1986 when the US Department of Defense awarded a cooper

ative agreement to the El Paso Community College. Through this cooperative agreement, the Contract Opportunities Center is able to provide technical and specialized training to individuals and businesses pursuing government contracting whether through local, state, or federal agencies. At the Contract Opportunities Center, the Procurement Specialists assist clients with the following:
• SAM registration,
• SBA Dynamic Small Business Search profile
• Federal/state certifications (Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HubZone, Texas HUB & DBE)
• Marketing to the government
• Responding effectively to bid proposals,
• Researching strategies for accessing federal, state, and local government markets,
• Understanding government regulations, and
• Understanding advantages of teaming & joint venture agreements. In addition, The Contract Opportunities Center offers a Bid Matching service with an annual fee of $50 that automatically searches 75,000 procurement websites, matching keywords provided by the client with bid solicitations, sending results directly to the client's email. Disclaimer
The EPCCCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. The content of any written materials or verbal communications of this APEX Accelerator does not necessarily reflect the official views of or imply endorsement by the DOD or EPCC.

03/05/2026
01/22/2026

🔧🏗️ 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

01/22/2026

With SBA's recent focus on the SDVOSB program, read up on the basics for eligibility in our latest post.
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This Friday, on January 9, 2026, we'll be hosting our Estimating for Construction Contracts Training from 9 a.m. to 1 p....
01/06/2026

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 holida...
12/19/2025

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!

10/09/2025

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

10/09/2025

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.

Learn from Danny Portillo, President, Paso Del Norte Chapter, National Contract Management Association, about the critic...
10/08/2025

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.

Address

9050 Viscount, Building B, B-545
El Paso, TX
79925

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19158317754

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