RFI-350-02-2026 - Scaling4Growth Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator Program

The Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, issues this Request for Information (RFI) pursuant to its authority under § 2.2-1604 of the Code of Virginia, which authorizes the Department to:- Promote the development and growth of small businesses- Assist agencies in increasing participation of small, women-owned, and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses in state programs and procurements- Develop and administer programs, services, and initiatives that enhance the capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of small businesses within the CommonwealthThis RFI is issued in support of the Scaling4Growth Program, a Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity initiative designed to assist qualified small businesses in scaling operations, increasing market readiness, expanding revenue opportunities, and strengthening their ability to compete for public- and private-sector contracts.The purpose of this RFI is to gather information, insights, and recommendations from interested parties to inform program design, enhancement, delivery methods, and potential future procurement actions related to the Scaling4Growth Program.This RFI is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, offer, or commitment by the Commonwealth.- Submission Method: Email submission preferred. EVA submissions will also be accepted.- Email Address: admin@sbsd.virginia.gov- Format: PDF preferred (Word accepted).- Email Subject Line: RFI-350-02-2026 – Scaling4Growth – [Respondent Name/Organization]- Due Date and Time: March 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time.- If submitting through eVA, respondents are encouraged (but not required) to also email a courtesy copy to the email address above.