To establish and maintain an apex accelerator to serve as a resource for large and small business, including newly started businesses, to obtain procurement technical assistance

Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
W56KGU2520055
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$266,761

Award facts

Completion date
Funding agency
Office of the Secretary of Defense Department of Defense
Place of performance
Rhode Island, USA

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About this award

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a $266,761.20 Cooperative Agreement to Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, effective May 15, 2025, under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program (CFDA 12.002). The award funds the establishment and maintenance of an APEX Accelerator center designed to provide free, comprehensive procurement technical assistance to Rhode Island businesses of all sizes, including newly started enterprises. The accelerator will deliver counseling, training, and technical assistance services to help businesses identify and successfully compete for federal, state, and local government contracts.

The APEX Accelerator will serve as a centralized resource supporting diverse business entities in Rhode Island's procurement landscape by offering guidance on government contracting processes and opportunities. Services delivered through this cooperative agreement are intended to strengthen the state's supply chain capabilities and foster broader participation in government procurement by a wide range of business categories. The award carries a completion date of March 31, 2026, with performance centered in Rhode Island.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $266,761
Original award $0

Quick answers

Who received award W56KGU2520055?

W56KGU2520055 was awarded to Rhode Island Commerce Corp by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on May 15, 2025.

How much is award W56KGU2520055 worth?

$266,761 has been obligated on W56KGU2520055.

Which agency awarded W56KGU2520055?

ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W56KGU2520055, with funding from Office of the Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense).

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