TEDCO Requests Proposals from Legal, Regulatory, and Scientific Research Consulting Services

Vendor(s) selected will serve the Federal Labs Leveraging Innovation to Products (FLLIP) Pilot Program

COLUMBIA, Md., (November 10, 2026) - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for the Federal Labs Leveraging Innovation to Products Pilot Program ("FLLIP Program"). The request asks for proposals from qualified legal, regulatory and scientific research consulting service providers.

"The FLLIP program was created to connect Maryland entrepreneurs and small businesses with the state's federal laboratory resources," said Kim Mozingo, TEDCO's vice president of Federal Engagements. "This resource provides a pathway for founders to gain access to the resources and knowledge available across the Defense Health Agency (DHA), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL). With this program, we look to enhance these efforts."

Structured with the approach involving connection, assessment, support and engagement, the program seeks to bridge the gap between public research investments and commercial success through a structured approach, the program demystifies complex federal lab interactions.

"Maryland ranks number one in Federal tech transfer facilities and fifth in defense spending-and we are looking to continue building the momentum," said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO CEO. "To give Maryland companies the best support possible, we are looking for qualified vendors with expertise in scientific research services to support business' clinical and preclinical support, clinical trial planning, and more. We look forward to reviewing the proposals."

Chosen vendors will be tasked with providing technical assistance to eligible TEDCO companies. This support will seek to enable and secure companies' engagement with federal laboratories. Interested parties should see the detailed RFP here and submit a complete proposal by 5:00pm December 10, 2026.

This program is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

TEDCO's Commitment to Maryland

TEDCO, created in 1998 by the Maryland State Legislature, is tasked with facilitating the creation of technology and life sciences-based businesses, supporting ecosystem growth in all regions of the State. The organization's role is to be Maryland's leading source of funding for early-stage, technology-based businesses; to provide resources and business assistance to entrepreneurs throughout the State; and to foster technology transfer and commercialization from the State's universities and Federal labs. TEDCO is leading innovation to market in Maryland and contributing to a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in the State through its various programs and funds.

The organization has an ambitious vision: TEDCO will be the recognized national leader for supporting translational research, as well as technology-based, economic and entrepreneurial development, while being the hub of Maryland's innovation ecosystem.

Working towards this vision, the organization has been leading innovation to market for nearly 28 years. To be a part of the journey and learn more about this RFP, click here.