Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development received a $923,987 Cooperative Agreement from the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program (CFDA 12.002) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The awardee will establish and maintain an APEX Accelerator to provide free procurement technical assistance and government contracting education to business entities throughout Nevada, with particular emphasis on newly established and small businesses seeking to sell products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies.

The APEX Accelerator serves as a resource center offering advisory services, training, and strategic guidance to help businesses navigate government procurement opportunities and successfully participate in federal contracting. This funding supports the Department of Defense's objective of building a strong and sustainable U.S. supply chain by expanding access to procurement assistance across diverse business populations. The Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms program is structured as a competitive, merit-based program that funds non-profit and government agencies to operate procurement assistance centers nationwide, with typical award periods consisting of a one-year base period and four optional one-year renewal periods.