Regional Innovation Cluster Initiative
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 73351024R0007
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Mary Kay Woodin ricinitiative2024@sba.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking proposals for its Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Initiative through Solicitation 73351024R0007. The SBA is looking for non-profit and for-profit entities to establish and operate regional innovation clusters that support small businesses in industries such as advanced computing, biotechnologies, clean energy, and cybersecurity. Key requirements include providing at least three types of small business support services and building collaborative regional partnerships. Proposals will be evaluated on the qualifications of the cluster administrator, the technical approach, past performance, and pricing. Proposals are due by July 26, 2024, and awards will be announced by September 30, 2024.
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside. The SBA plans to make multiple firm-fixed price contract awards for both emerging and mature clusters, with a total budget of $5.9 million for this fiscal year. Contract awards will have a 12-month base period and up to four 12-month option years. The place of performance is the United States, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690 Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services.
Notice text
This is a Request for Quotation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) contemplates multiple firm-fixed price awards. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) issuing solicitation 73351024R0007 for Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) services. NAICS 541690 Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services; PSC Code R499 Other Professional Services. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/.
This is full and open competition for all non-profit and for-profit firms with an active SAM.gov registration eligible for federal contracts at time of offer. If your firm is interested in this acquisition, you may participate by submitting your response in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained herein.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B09 73351024R0007 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| FY2024 Pre Submission Webinar.pdf | ||
| FY24 RIC Solicitation Briefing Deck.pdf | ||
| B02 73351024R0007 Solicitation.pdf |
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