Decreased a government agencies invoice processing time by 30 days and improved the erroneous payment rate by 80% for a large DOD organization. This improved budget accountability and improved vendor relations.
Apr 30, 2025
NOVACES Supports Tennessee Community Recovery Workshops Following Tropical Storm Helene
In April 2025, NOVACES economic development and disaster recovery advisors provided technical assistance and logistical support to regional Development Districts serving communities in East and Northeast Tennessee, aiding their on-the-ground efforts to deliver community workshops focused on Tropical Storm Helene recovery work.
Operating under the direction of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Economic Recovery Support Function for DR-4832-TN, NOVACES played a key role in the visioning and planning of the workshops. This included recruiting expert speakers, coordinating logistics, and ensuring attendees had access to critical information on funding opportunities and other recovery resources.
Each event featured:
- County Mayor Forums – Local leaders shared progress updates, challenges, and perspectives on recovery efforts within their communities.
- Industry Roundtables – Specialists from key sectors participated in focused discussions to identify obstacles and highlight actionable solutions to support long-term regional recovery.
The workshops served as platforms to:
- Share the latest funding and recovery program updates
- Encourage collaboration across public, private and nonprofit sectors
- Elevate the work and progress of local long-term recovery groups to a broader audience
NOVACES is proud to be a trusted partner to state agencies, county governments, and community-based organizations as they develop and implement economic growth strategies in disaster-impacted regions.
The following article was posted by the First Tennessee Development District after their workshop.
https://www.ftdd.org/post/storm-impacted-counties-unite-for-economic-recovery-following-hurricane-helene
NOVACES Awarded Contract by Hudson Valley Regional Council to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Apr 14, 2025
NOVACES announced that it has been awarded a prime contract by the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2025-2029. The CEDS, a strategic planning document required by the U.S. Economic Development Administration for regions seeking federal funding for economic development projects, will also serve as a locally driven roadmap for regional economic growth and resilience.
NOVACES will deliver subject matter expertise through our Certified Economic Developer and Certified Workforce Development Professional personnel. Our specialists will conduct economic research and analysis focused on a seven-county region in the Mid-Hudson area of New York.
Working in close collaboration with the leadership of HVRC, local elected officials, and key stakeholders, including representatives from economic and industrial development agencies, business and industry associations, workforce development entities, and sustainability organizations, we will ensure a broad and inclusive approach.
The resulting CEDS will provide an in-depth analysis of the region’s economy and workforce, including:
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- Affordable housing and associated water infrastructure needs
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- Concerns regarding resilience based on the impact of extreme weather
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- Economic diversification; targeting industries of the region and how the counties and municipalities are working to grow these strategic sectors for the future
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- The role of HVRC in supporting the region
The purpose is to foster collaboration among local leaders and stakeholders while introducing national best practices. By pairing these insights with practical tools and resources, we equip communities to make informed, locally driven decisions. This approach prepares stakeholders to take effective action, driving economic resilience and sustainable, long-term growth.
Dec 19, 2024
NOVACES Awarded General Service Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC)
NOVACES has been awarded a One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS)+ Multi-Agency Contract (MAC) to provide services in the Management and Advisory Domain. This is a government-wide, multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition program for services.
NOVACES is proud to offer services under the NAICS codes listed below. The Management and Advisory Domain (MA0001) includes a full range of management and consulting services that can improve a federal agency’s performance, its endeavors to meet mission goals, and provide operating advice and assistance on administrative and management issues.
Contract No. 47QRCA25DS557, GSA OASIS+ MAC Program Small Business IDIQ
NAICS codes:
- 541611 MA-541611-SB – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541612 MA-541612-SB – Human Resources Consulting Services
- 541613 MA-541613-SB – Marketing Consulting Services
- 541614 MA-541614-SB – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 541618 MA-541618-SB – Other Management Consulting Services
- 541620 MA-541620-SB – Environmental Consulting Services
- 541690 MA-541690-SB – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541990 MA-541990-SB – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Aug 15, 2024
NOVACES Awarded Contract to Provide Project Portfolio Management Services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Portfolio Management Support Office
NOVACES, teamed with with Pololei Solutions, LLC, part of the Alaka’ina Foundation, has been awarded a contract to provide Portfolio Management Support services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Portfolio Management Support Office (PMsO).
BUMED has a requirement for technical and functional support for enterprise-level life cycle management of Navy Medicine project portfolio management operations in support of BUMED Improvement Sciences. NOVACES is tasked with researching, identifying, and improving existing project management methodologies and tools in support of the PMsO capability within the Navy Medicine Improvement Science Office.
NOVACES, a recognized leader in process improvement and portfolio management, is proud to have supported the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) with professional services since 2008. This latest award reaffirms our long-standing commitment to advancing performance and driving continuous improvement across federal healthcare operations.
Sep 21, 2023
NOVACES Awarded a Task Order with the Economic Development Administration for Disaster Recovery Services in the U.S. Territory of Guam following Typhoon Mawar, DR-4715-GU
NOVACES has been awarded a task order to respond to destruction on the Island of Guam due to Typhoon Mawar, under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Guam’s economic resilience is threatened by its overdependence on tourism as a portion of its gross domestic product. While visitor arrivals increased significantly in FY23 compared to the previous year, total visitor numbers remained 62% lower than in 2019, resulting in a cumulative loss of $95 million in tax revenues not collected from FY2020 through FY2023.
Under this task order, NOVACES will engage in comprehensive recovery and support operations, including conducting a Recovery Needs Assessment, deploying economic development expertise, developing recovery strategies, and documenting technical assistance options and recovery actions that can be taken by officials of the Territory of Guam. This mission aligns with NOVACES’ expertise in disaster recovery and economic development, underlining our commitment to making a significant impact in disaster-stricken areas.
This work follows on similar efforts NOVACES led under a predecessor BPA in Puerto Rico. NOVACES contributed to economic recovery initiatives on the Island for over 5 years in the aftermath of the 2017 Hurricanes Maria and Irma. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness and response management. Our solutions are designed to accelerate recovery and strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.
Sep 21, 2023
NOVACES Awarded EDA Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in Hawaii, following Maui Wildfires (DR-4724-HI)
NOVACES has been awarded a task order under its Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The award engages NOVACES to deliver critical economic recovery services in response to the devastation caused by the August wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii (DR-4724-HI).
Under this task order, NOVACES will apply its proven expertise in disaster recovery and economic development to support the revitalization of the Lahaina community, the surrounding region, and the State of Hawaii. The firm’s work will focus on identifying recovery challenges, developing resilient economic recovery strategies, and delivering technical support to FEMA’s Joint Field Office operations in Lahaina.
NOVACES will provide subject matter expertise, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and document technical assistance and recovery actions that empower state and local leaders. The firm’s systematic approach aims to accelerate recovery while laying the groundwork for greater preparedness and resilience in the event of future disasters.
SAN DIEGO– The Mentor, Train and Evaluate (MTE) program, led by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), brought their knowledge and capabilities to the West Coast for the first time, with a visit to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) from Aug.14-18, 2023.
The primary goal of MTE is to strengthen the readiness by optimizing and solidifying medical processes and procedures across the Navy Fleet. NOVACES provides Performance Improvement services to BUMED and its experts were deployed to support the MTE evolution. For more information about this event, please visit the full article at this link: med.navy.mil/Media
Aug 22, 2023
NOVACES Selected to Support Defense Logistics Agency’s Continuous Process Improvement Program
NOVACES, a leading provider of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) consulting and training services, has been selected along with its teaming partner Eagle Integrated Services, LLC (EIS) to provide CPI services in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Headquarters Continuous Process Improvement Program Management Office (PMO).
Under a Blanket Ordering Agreement, NOVACES will support DLA’s mission to integrate performance improvement, structured problem solving, strategic planning, and progressive decision-making processes across the agency. The CPI PMO plays a pivotal role in driving performance and aligning improvement efforts throughout DLA’s global operations
As part of this effort, NOVACES will:
- Assist in the deployment, growth, and sustainment of CPI at the enterprise and organizational levels
- Provide coaching and hands-on support for CPI project execution
- Engage leadership on high-visibility, high-impact initiatives
- Contribute to improving audit readiness and risk posture
- Develop internal CPI capability and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across DLA
NOVACES brings a robust portfolio of experience supporting the Department of Defense in areas such as naval shipbuilding, aviation logistics, healthcare delivery, missile defense, and installation management. The firm has proudly supported the DLA with professional CPI services since 2009.
This latest award underscores NOVACES’ long-standing commitment to advancing performance improvement across all branches of the Department of Defense.
Mar 22, 2023
NOVACES Awarded Economic Development Administration Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in California Disaster Zones
NOVACES has been awarded a task order titled “Disaster Recovery Operations – Winter Storms, Land and Mud Slides, and Flooding Economic Recovery Support Function DR-4683-California” under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (DOC EDA). DOC EDA provides economic programs and grants to generate new employment, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth. This assistance is available to areas experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress, such as a federally declared disaster.
At the core of this work is a guiding principle: distressed communities must be empowered to design and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Sustainable recovery begins with local leadership, tailored solutions, and community-driven action.
Under the new task order, NOVACES will:
- Conduct an Economic Impact Assessment;
- Identify recovery options, strategies, and resources; and
- Support EDA staff serving in the role as economic recovery advisor to the state, and, in collaboration with federal Recovery Support Functions and other federal agencies and State, Local, Tribal and Territory partners, assess damages, identify recovery strategies and outcomes, and deliver assistance to state and local stakeholders
The counties included in this FEMA Federal Disaster Declaration Task Order are: Alameda, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Trinity, Tulare, Ventura, and Yolo.
This mission aligns with NOVACES’ expertise in disaster recovery and economic development, underlining our commitment to making a significant impact in disaster-stricken areas. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness and response management. Our solutions are designed to accelerate recovery and to strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.

