Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $1,468,065.83 to New York State Technology Enterprise Corp (Nystec) under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program (CFDA 12.002) to establish and maintain an APEX (Accelerator) Accelerator center serving as a resource for business entities, including newly started businesses, to obtain procurement technical assistance. The award is effective from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with the center located in New York.

Through this funding, Nystec delivers comprehensive procurement technical assistance services designed to help U.S. businesses of all sizes successfully navigate and participate in federal, state, and local government contracting. Services provided by the APEX Accelerator include free counseling, training, and technical guidance on identifying contracting opportunities, understanding solicitation requirements, developing competitive proposals, and ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations. These services support the Department of Defense's objective of strengthening the domestic supply chain by enabling diverse businesses—particularly small enterprises, minority-owned firms, and those in underserved regions—to effectively compete for government contracts across all levels.