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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Small Business Administration was posted on August 11, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Initiative - 2023

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73351023Q0304Federal

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Small Business Administration → Ofc Of Investments InnovationsView Agency

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541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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DC, USA

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AgencySmall Business Administration → Ofc Of Investments Innovations
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20416, USA
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Small Business Administration → Ofc Of Investments Innovations
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20416, USA
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Nikeena Brown

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***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.