The Office of the Secretary for Economic Development in Kentucky is focused on advancing innovation-driven economic growth through strategic support for research, healthcare infrastructure, and legal compliance. Its core mission centers on fostering a robust innovation ecosystem by facilitating access to critical services that enable technology commercialization, medical determinations, and regulatory adherence.
Econ Development - Office Of The Secretary is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Econ Development - Office Of The Secretary has obligated $13,398,522, issued 18 awards, and worked with 18 contractors.
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The Office of the Secretary for Economic Development in Kentucky is focused on advancing innovation-driven economic growth through strategic support for research, healthcare infrastructure, and legal compliance. Its core mission centers on fostering a robust innovation ecosystem by facilitating acce...
The Office of the Secretary for Economic Development in Kentucky is focused on advancing innovation-driven economic growth through strategic support for research, healthcare infrastructure, and legal compliance. Its core mission centers on fostering a robust innovation ecosystem by facilitating access to critical services that enable technology commercialization, medical determinations, and regulatory adherence. Key initiatives include the Kentucky Innovation Investment Program (KIIP), which supports SBIR/STTR pathways for early-stage scientific and engineering ventures, and targeted investments in disability determination services to ensure equitable access to state benefits. Legal services procurement underscores the agency’s commitment to governance integrity and regulatory alignment across its programs.
Procurement patterns reveal a consistent reliance on professional services, particularly in legal counsel and medical diagnostics, with recurring solicitations for attorney representation and physician-led disability evaluations. The agency also engages consultants in administrative management and research development to strengthen program design and innovation pipeline management. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations without set-asides, indicating a preference for open competition based on technical merit and institutional capacity rather than socioeconomic preferences.
Primary procurement targets include legal services (NAICS 541110), physician services for disability determinations (NAICS 621111), and management consulting and R&D support (NAICS 541611 and 541715). The agency does not prioritize set-aside programs and maintains a vendor-neutral procurement posture, engaging firms with demonstrated expertise in public-sector compliance, scientific research, and healthcare administration. Vendor relationships are transactional and project-based, emphasizing qualifications over long-term partnerships.
As a central office within the Kentucky state government, the Office of the Secretary operates without a physical location designation but coordinates statewide economic development initiatives. It functions under the broader Kentucky Department structure and utilizes standard federal-style solicitation vehicles for professional services, relying on open competition to source specialized expertise in law, medicine, and innovation support.
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