We are pleased to announce the awardees of the TEDCO BRIDGE Proposal Lab, delivered in partnership with OST Global Solutions. These companies represent the next generation of small business innovators in the federal market, and they will receive targeted training, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen their competitiveness in government contracting.

Note: Due to the high demand and interest in this program, we have approved additional awardees who will join if any current cohort members cannot fulfill their obligations, including scheduled training requirements and full participation.

BRIDGE Cohort Awardees

Program Context

The BRIDGE Proposal Lab is a government-funded accelerator for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) and Very Small Businesses (VSBs) with fewer than 250 employees in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Delaware. Participants receive:

  • 310 hours of instruction and coaching in business development, capture, and proposal development
  • Hands-on pursuit workshops targeting live federal opportunities
  • Certified training through OST’s U.S. Department of Labor–recognized Apprenticeship program
  • Tailored mentorship and teaming support from OST and TEDCO experts
  • Access to WinMoreBD.ai, OST’s proprietary AI platform for smarter pipeline building
  • Membership in an alumni network to expand reach and strengthen future bids