Opportunity Information: Apply for DTNH22 13 R 00701
Apply for DTNH22 13 R 00701
- The DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for Odometer Fraud Investigations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.614 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2013 and posted on Apr 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $304,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $304,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Agreement for Odometer Fraud Investigations (Funding Opportunity Number DTNH22 13 R 00701) is a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) discretionary grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation aimed at strengthening state-level enforcement against odometer tampering. The program is grounded in federal law (Public Law 103-272, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327, formerly part of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act), which makes it illegal to alter, roll back, or disconnect an odometer and requires written mileage disclosure whenever a vehicle changes ownership. The rationale is straightforward: mileage is a key signal of a vehicle's condition and market value, and falsifying it misleads buyers. NHTSA characterizes odometer tampering as widespread and estimates consumer harm at roughly $1 billion per year, which is why the agency views coordinated enforcement as a practical way to reduce both the incidence of fraud and its financial impact.
The core purpose of the cooperative agreement is to support state agency odometer fraud enforcement efforts by pairing federal funding with NHTSA technical investigative expertise. The intent is not only to help states investigate and document suspected fraud, but also to improve the broader enforcement ecosystem that feeds into prosecutions. The synopsis emphasizes that effective enforcement typically requires collaboration among multiple entities, including state and county motor vehicle titling agencies, public safety and consumer protection agencies, tax and revenue agencies, and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. Investigative work developed by these agencies can ultimately support prosecutions led by State Attorneys General and the U.S. Attorney General, highlighting that the grant is designed to bolster the investigative and compliance pipeline that precedes formal legal action.
Funds under this opportunity may be used across a range of enforcement-support activities. Allowable uses include equipping enforcement personnel with tools needed to conduct odometer fraud investigations, covering travel and materials associated with odometer-fraud training, supporting research related to odometer tampering and fraud patterns, conducting compliance and investigative activities, engaging in consumer outreach on odometer fraud, and performing studies intended to measure how often odometer fraud occurs and/or to develop strategies that deter it. In practical terms, the program is structured to let states target the most pressing gaps in their enforcement capacity, whether that is investigator training, investigative equipment, multi-agency coordination, public awareness efforts, or analytical work to identify where fraud is most prevalent.
The anticipated period of performance is up to 60 months, structured as a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, effectively allowing support for up to five years depending on continuation decisions. NHTSA anticipated making up to five awards, with the total estimated funding across all agreements at $304,000. The award ceiling is listed as $304,000 and the award floor as $0, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Awards were intended to be made to responsive applicants whose submissions best met the solicitation requirements and were most advantageous to the government based on the evaluation factors in the Request for Application, and NHTSA noted it could make awards with or without discussions.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and applications were to be handled through Grants.gov, with applicants responsible for monitoring the site for the full solicitation and any amendments. Paper copies were not offered. Key dates in the synopsis include a notice/posted date of April 22, 2013, an application deadline of May 10, 2013, and an anticipated award date on or before August 31, 2013. The contracting office is NHTSA at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Matthew Donahue, Contract Specialist, at 202-366-9096.
FAQs: Cooperative Agreement for Odometer Fraud Investigations (DTNH22 13 R 00701)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Agreement for Odometer Fraud Investigations (Funding Opportunity Number DTNH22 13 R 00701), a discretionary grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is designed to strengthen state-level enforcement against odometer tampering and related fraud.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What problem is the program trying to address?
The program targets odometer tampering (including altering, rolling back, or disconnecting an odometer) and related fraud. NHTSA describes odometer tampering as widespread and estimates consumer harm at roughly $1 billion per year.
What law is this program based on?
The program is grounded in federal law: Public Law 103-272, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 (formerly part of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act). The law makes it illegal to alter, roll back, or disconnect an odometer and requires written mileage disclosure whenever a vehicle changes ownership.
Why is mileage disclosure and odometer integrity treated as a major issue?
Mileage is a key signal of a vehicle's condition and market value. When mileage is falsified, buyers can be misled about the vehicle's true wear, value, and expected maintenance needs.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to support state agency odometer fraud enforcement efforts by combining federal funding with NHTSA technical investigative expertise. The intent is to help states investigate and document suspected fraud and to strengthen the enforcement pipeline that can support prosecutions.
How does NHTSA expect enforcement to work in practice?
NHTSA emphasizes that effective odometer fraud enforcement typically requires collaboration across multiple entities, such as state and county motor vehicle titling agencies, public safety and consumer protection agencies, tax and revenue agencies, and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
Does the grant fund prosecutions directly?
Based on the synopsis, the grant is designed to bolster investigative and compliance work that can feed into prosecutions. Prosecutions may ultimately be led by State Attorneys General and the U.S. Attorney General, but the cooperative agreement focuses on strengthening the investigative and enforcement ecosystem leading up to formal legal action.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
How many awards did NHTSA anticipate making?
NHTSA anticipated making up to five awards.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding across all cooperative agreements was $304,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $304,000.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The synopsis states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What types of activities can grant funds be used for?
Allowable uses include equipping enforcement personnel with tools needed for odometer fraud investigations, paying for travel and materials related to odometer-fraud training, supporting research on odometer tampering and fraud patterns, conducting compliance and investigative activities, conducting consumer outreach on odometer fraud, and performing studies to measure how often odometer fraud occurs and/or to develop strategies to deter it.
Can funds be used for training related to odometer fraud enforcement?
Yes. The synopsis specifically allows travel and materials associated with odometer-fraud training.
Can funds be used to purchase investigative tools or equipment?
Yes. The opportunity allows funds to be used for equipping enforcement personnel with tools needed to conduct odometer fraud investigations.
Can funds be used for research or studies?
Yes. Allowable activities include research related to odometer tampering and fraud patterns, as well as studies intended to measure the frequency of odometer fraud and/or develop deterrence strategies.
Is consumer outreach an allowed use of funding?
Yes. Consumer outreach on odometer fraud is listed as an allowable use of funds.
How long is the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is up to 60 months, structured as a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods (up to five years total), depending on continuation decisions.
How is the 60-month performance period structured?
It is structured as a 12-month base period plus four optional 12-month periods.
How were awards intended to be selected?
Awards were intended for responsive applicants whose submissions best met the solicitation requirements and were most advantageous to the government based on the evaluation factors in the Request for Application.
Could NHTSA make awards without discussions?
Yes. NHTSA noted it could make awards with or without discussions.
Where were applications submitted?
Applications were to be handled through Grants.gov.
Were paper applications accepted?
No. Paper copies were not offered.
What were applicants responsible for when using Grants.gov?
Applicants were responsible for monitoring Grants.gov for the full solicitation and any amendments.
What were the key dates listed in the synopsis?
The synopsis lists a notice/posted date of April 22, 2013; an application deadline of May 10, 2013; and an anticipated award date on or before August 31, 2013.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice/posted date was April 22, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was May 10, 2013.
When were awards anticipated to be made?
NHTSA anticipated awards on or before August 31, 2013.
What office issued the opportunity and where is it located?
The contracting office is NHTSA, located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Who was the point of contact for access issues and how could they be reached?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Matthew Donahue, Contract Specialist, reachable at 202-366-9096.
What is the broader goal NHTSA associates with coordinated enforcement?
NHTSA views coordinated enforcement as a practical way to reduce both the incidence of odometer fraud and its financial impact on consumers.
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