SAM #47QACA26R0295

SBA Seeks Contractors for Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Services in Technology-Focused Industries

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation is seeking contractor services to establish up to 10 new Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs) focused on technology-driven industries critical to national security and economic growth. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) - Procurement managed by General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, PBS R4 (AMD) Acquisition Management Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services to create and manage Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs) - Services include: - Cluster network maintenance - Small business support service delivery - Cluster management and oversight - Reporting and metrics development - Contractors must propose one target industry (e.g., Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Defense Technologies, Energy, Food Supply, or Transportation) and one geographic region per proposal - Emphasis on forming public-private partnerships to align federal, state, and local resources with regional strengths - Focus on accelerating technology commercialization, business growth, and reshoring of critical capabilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Each contract is firm-fixed price, valued between $600,000 and $1,000,000 - Up to 10 clusters may be awarded - Proposals must demonstrate past performance and address all required service areas - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; all requirements are service-based

Description

The Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) is seeking the services of contractors to create new Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs). These clusters will involve public-private partnerships that align federal, state, and local resources with regional strengths to catalyze technology innovation and economic growth opportunities in communities both within the region any beyond. Federal resources include funding and support direct to small businesses and those that encourage the development of innovation and entrepreneur ecosystems.

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