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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Request Capability Statement →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.
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