Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Award Overview

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a Cooperative Agreement valued at $905,090.44 to Schoolcraft Community College District under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program (CFDA 12.002) for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. This award funds the establishment and operation of an APEX Accelerator center designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for business entities, including newly established firms, to obtain procurement technical assistance.

Services and Deliverables

Through this agreement, Schoolcraft Community College District will deliver free, comprehensive procurement technical assistance services to U.S. businesses seeking to participate in federal, state, and local government contracting. The APEX Accelerator center will provide counseling, training, and technical guidance to help businesses navigate government procurement processes, identify contracting opportunities, and develop competitive proposals. Services are designed to support diverse businesses of all sizes, including minority-owned enterprises and those in underserved regions, with the overarching objective of strengthening the domestic supply chain by enabling broader business participation in government contracting at all levels. The center will operate in Michigan, serving as a regional resource aligned with the Department of Defense's strategic goal of building a sustainable U.S. supply chain through expanded business engagement in government procurement.