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

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $462,535.65 to Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. (MassMEP) under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program (CFDA 12.002) on September 15, 2025. The award period extends through September 14, 2026. Under this agreement, MassMEP will establish and maintain an APEX Accelerator center to deliver free, comprehensive procurement technical assistance to businesses of all sizes throughout Massachusetts, including newly established enterprises.

The APEX Accelerator will provide counseling, training, and technical guidance to help businesses navigate federal, state, and local government procurement processes, identify contracting opportunities, and develop competitive proposals for government contracts. The center's services are designed to strengthen the domestic supply chain by enabling broader business participation in government contracting across all levels of government. As a non-profit organization with established expertise in manufacturing support and supply chain enhancement, MassMEP will leverage its existing capabilities to serve as a critical resource for Massachusetts businesses seeking to compete for government contracts.