Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Initiative - 2023
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General Information
- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Aug 11, 2023 01:02 pm EDT
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- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Updated Inactive Date: Oct 30, 2023
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- Place of Performance: USA
Description
***Update 8.11.2023 - Updated Questions & Answers document has been posted.***
The SBA, Office of Investment and Innovation is seeking small businesses capable of providing Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) services as described in the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding this requirement or need clarification pertaining to any of the contents stated herein, please submit your inquiries via e-mail to Nikeena.Brown@sba.gov immediately, but no later than 1:00 p.m. ET, August 9, 2023. Questions received beyond this date may not be answered. Questions & Answers will be posted to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation as an Amendment.
QUOTE SUBMISSION: Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ shall be received by the due date and time established herein. Quotations shall be received no later than 10:00 a.m. ET August 21, 2023, in order to be considered for award. Note: Due to the Government’s award schedule, extension of this date is not possible. All Volumes must be submitted directly via to: Nikeena Brown at Nikeena.Brown@sba.gov. The technical quote must be in a separate document from the price quote.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact
- Nikeena Brown
- nikeena.brown@sba.gov