NexusGate LLC Federal Credibility Site — SBA E2G Technical Assistance Partner

NexusGate LLC  ·  Registered Federal Partner  ·  North Texas SAM.gov Entity Status: Active
SBA E2G Initiative · Technical Assistance Partner

Technical Excellence in
American Manufacturing

NexusGate LLC delivers AI-augmented workforce curriculum and technical assistance to manufacturing partners across North Texas. As a Registered Federal Partner under the SBA Emerging to Growth (E2G) grant initiative, we equip University Primes and manufacturing shop owners with the tools, training, and compliance infrastructure required to compete in the modern industrial economy.

Primary NAICS Code
611430
Professional & Management Development Training
Secondary NAICS Code
541715
R&D in Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
Program Affiliation
SBA E2G Grant Initiative
Sub-Recipient / Technical Assistance Partner
Service Territory
North Texas Region
Empowerment Zones: Census Tracts 131.01 & 132.02
Core Service Architecture

Three Pillars of Technical Delivery

Our service model is structured around three interdependent capability pillars, each designed to address a documented gap in workforce development, data governance, and equitable access for manufacturing sub-recipients under the E2G framework.

PILLAR 01 / 03
AI-Augmented Training & Curriculum Development

NexusGate designs and delivers competency-based training modules that bridge traditional machining disciplines with Industry 4.0 technologies. Our curriculum integrates CAM, PLC fundamentals, and applied machine-learning tooling — enabling shop-floor personnel to operate within modern, sensor-driven production environments without displacing foundational trade skills.

  • Competency-mapped to NIMS and MSSC national standards
  • Modular delivery: classroom, hybrid, and on-site shop floor
  • Instructor materials and assessment instruments included
  • Aligned with SBA E2G workforce development objectives
PILLAR 02 / 03
Data Sovereignty & Layer 3 Local Processing Architecture

NexusGate deploys a Layer 3 Local Processing architecture — a network-isolated, on-premises inference environment in which all AI model execution, training data, and proprietary process parameters remain under the exclusive physical and logical control of the Partner facility. No manufacturing data traverses external cloud infrastructure. Audit trails are generated automatically in compliance with 2 CFR 200 documentation requirements.

  • Air-gapped or VLAN-isolated deployment options available
  • No vendor cloud dependency for core inference operations
  • Exportable audit logs compatible with federal record-retention standards
  • Documented data flow diagrams provided for Prime review
PILLAR 03 / 03
Workforce Equity & North Texas Empowerment Zone Commitment

NexusGate's geographic service mandate prioritizes historically underserved manufacturing communities within designated North Texas Empowerment Zones. Outreach and enrollment protocols are structured to maximize program access for workers residing in Census Tract 131.01 and Census Tract 132.02 — areas identified by HUD and SBA data as facing persistent barriers to technical workforce participation. Equity metrics are documented and reported in accordance with sub-recipient performance reporting obligations.

  • Targeted recruitment in Census Tracts 131.01 and 132.02
  • Bilingual instructional support available upon request
  • Transportation and scheduling accommodations for shift workers
  • Equity metrics included in all quarterly performance reports
Regulatory Compliance & Financial Controls

Federal Sub-Recipient Compliance Statement

NexusGate LLC operates as a federal sub-recipient in full conformance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, as codified at 2 CFR Part 200. Our internal financial controls, procurement procedures, record-retention policies, and performance reporting protocols have been designed and implemented to satisfy the standards applicable to non-federal entities receiving federal pass-through funds from designated Prime recipients under the SBA E2G grant program.

All allowable cost determinations are evaluated against the standards set forth in 2 CFR §§ 200.400–200.475. Budget modifications, equipment acquisitions, and contractual arrangements are processed through our internal compliance review protocol prior to obligation of funds. NexusGate maintains source documentation for all expenditures and makes such documentation available for Prime review, pass-through entity monitoring visits, and OIG audit upon request. Subcontracts issued by NexusGate incorporate mandatory flow-down clauses as required under 2 CFR § 200.332.

Governing Regulation
2 CFR Part 200 — Uniform Guidance
Entity Classification
Non-Federal Sub-Recipient (Pass-Through)
Cost Principles Framework
2 CFR §§ 200.400–200.475
Flow-Down Compliance
2 CFR § 200.332 — Mandatory Provisions Incorporated
Record Retention
3-Year Minimum Post-Award Period of Performance
Monitoring Availability
Open to Prime Site Visits & Document Review
Teaming & Partnership Inquiries

Invite NexusGate to Your Team

University Primes and managing entities seeking qualified technical assistance sub-recipients under the SBA E2G initiative are invited to initiate formal engagement. We provide a complete Capability Statement and a draft Teaming Agreement upon request — typically within three business days of inquiry.

Capability Statement

A one-page federal-format Capability Statement documenting our UEI, NAICS codes, core competencies, differentiators, and past performance references. Formatted for inclusion in Prime procurement packages and grant applications.

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Teaming Agreement Draft

A draft Teaming Agreement establishing roles, responsibilities, deliverable allocation, and sub-award terms between your institution (Prime) and NexusGate (Sub-Recipient). Compliant with SBA E2G program requirements and 2 CFR 200.

Initiate Teaming Agreement →
Primary Point of Contact — Federal Partnerships
NexusGate LLC  ·  North Texas Region
UEI: ZX4WWAA439V7
Email: dan.hicks@nexusgate.llc
Correspondence related to SBA E2G sub-recipient agreements, teaming arrangements, and capability inquiries should reference UEI ZX4WWAA439V7 in the subject line.