Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 08 RA 00004
Apply for DTFH61 08 RA 00004
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Law Enforcement ITS Networking and Outreach Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200 Highway Research and Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2008 and posted on Dec 27, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $598,461.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Law Enforcement ITS Networking and Outreach Project is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under CFDA 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program). FHWA plans to enter into a 36-month cooperative agreement to support national-level coordination and outreach around Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as they relate to public safety and law enforcement. The work is positioned in the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and is designed to strengthen the connection between law enforcement leadership and intelligent transportation technologies and initiatives.
A key feature of this opportunity is that FHWA intends to negotiate the award as a sole-source cooperative agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. FHWA states that IACP is the only known source with the specific knowledge, experience, and expertise needed to carry out the project. As described, IACP would be responsible for three main areas of work: overall project management and administration, networking and outreach for ITS Public Safety Initiatives, and support for the Law Enforcement Chiefs Intelligent Transportation Technology Category. In practical terms, this suggests the project focuses less on deploying hardware and more on organizing, coordinating, communicating, and sustaining a professional network that helps law enforcement leaders understand, influence, and adopt ITS-related practices and technologies that improve transportation safety and operations.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond what is common in a standard grant. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the sole-source intent. The listed award ceiling is $598,461, with no award floor specified, and the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), although the narrative makes clear that FHWA is specifically targeting IACP for negotiation rather than running an open competitive selection.
The opportunity was posted on December 27, 2007, with an original closing date of January 4, 2008, and a current closing date of May 14, 2008. For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Angela A. Jones, Grants Specialist, at (202) 366-4255 or angela.jones@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Law Enforcement ITS Networking and Outreach Project
1) What is the Law Enforcement ITS Networking and Outreach Project?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), to support national-level coordination and outreach around Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as they relate to public safety and law enforcement. The project is focused on connecting law enforcement leadership with ITS technologies and initiatives that improve transportation safety and operations.
2) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
3) What program or CFDA number is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program.
4) Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
Based on the description provided, FHWA intends to negotiate the award as a sole-source cooperative agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The narrative indicates FHWA views IACP as the only known source with the required knowledge, experience, and expertise, which is not consistent with an open competitive selection.
5) Who does FHWA intend to fund under this opportunity?
FHWA intends to negotiate a sole-source cooperative agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
6) How many awards does FHWA expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the sole-source intent described.
7) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
8) What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond what is common in a standard grant. In other words, FHWA is expected to be more actively engaged in the project during the period of performance.
9) What is the period of performance?
FHWA plans to enter into a 36-month cooperative agreement.
10) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $598,461.
11) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is specified in the information provided.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the narrative also makes clear FHWA is specifically targeting IACP for negotiation rather than conducting an open selection.
14) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description excludes institutions of higher education.
15) What is the activity category for this project?
The work is positioned in the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
16) What is the main goal of the project?
The project is designed to strengthen the connection between law enforcement leadership and intelligent transportation technologies and initiatives, supporting better understanding, influence, and adoption of ITS-related practices and technologies.
17) Is this opportunity intended to fund ITS equipment or hardware deployment?
The description suggests the work focuses less on deploying hardware and more on organizing, coordinating, communicating, and sustaining a professional network that supports ITS public safety initiatives.
18) What are the main areas of work described for the recipient?
The intended recipient (IACP) would be responsible for three main areas: (1) overall project management and administration, (2) networking and outreach for ITS Public Safety Initiatives, and (3) support for the Law Enforcement Chiefs Intelligent Transportation Technology Category.
19) What does "networking and outreach" mean in the context of this project?
As described, it refers to national-level coordination and outreach around ITS as they relate to law enforcement and public safety, including organizing and sustaining communication and coordination that helps law enforcement leaders engage with ITS initiatives.
20) What is meant by support for the "Law Enforcement Chiefs Intelligent Transportation Technology Category"?
The opportunity states the recipient would provide support for this category, indicating a structured area of work focused on law enforcement leadership engagement with intelligent transportation technology. The provided description does not include further detail beyond naming this responsibility.
21) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 27, 2007.
22) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was January 4, 2008.
23) What is the current closing date?
The current closing date is May 14, 2008.
24) Who can be contacted for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
Angela A. Jones, Grants Specialist, is listed as the contact for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement.
25) What contact information is provided for the grants specialist?
Phone: (202) 366-4255
Email: angela.jones@dot.gov
26) Why does FHWA state this is sole-source to IACP?
FHWA states that IACP is the only known source with the specific knowledge, experience, and expertise needed to carry out the project.
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