Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a Cooperative Agreement valued at $528,523.21 to Northeast Michigan Consortium (operating as Michigan Works) effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program (CFDA 12.002). The award funds the establishment and operation of the Northeast Michigan Apex Accelerator, a resource center providing free procurement technical assistance to U.S. businesses, including newly established enterprises, seeking to participate in federal, state, and local government contracting. The center delivers comprehensive counseling, training, and technical guidance to help businesses navigate government procurement processes, identify contracting opportunities, and develop competitive proposals.

Services provided through the Apex Accelerator include identifying government contracting opportunities, assisting with proposal development, and providing compliance training to strengthen business participation in the federal procurement landscape. The Consortium, a Michigan-based local government entity registered in the System for Award Management since 2002, leverages its established infrastructure to deliver these procurement assistance services regionally. This award aligns with the broader federal objective of building a sustainable U.S. supply chain by enabling diverse businesses of all sizes to strengthen their competitive positioning and successfully participate in government contracting at all levels.