Opportunity Information: Apply for USDOT OST OSDBU SBTRC2012 10
Apply for USDOT OST OSDBU SBTRC2012 10
- The DOT/Office of Small Disadvantaged Utilization in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Availability for the Small Business Transportation Resource Center Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.910 Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1) Business centered community based organizations (2) transportation related trade associations (3) colleges and universities (4) community colleges or (5) chambers of commerce, registered with the Internal Revenue Service as 501 C(6) or 501 C(3) tax exempt organizations and (6) Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) Program serving the Central Region. The purpose of this opportunity is to select one organization to operate as a regional SBTRC under a Cooperative Agreement, functioning as a hands-on resource hub that helps small businesses strengthen their ability to pursue and successfully perform transportation-related contracts and subcontracts funded by DOT at the federal, state, and local levels.
This program is designed to expand opportunity and readiness among targeted categories of small businesses. In the notice, "small business" is defined broadly to include participants and certified firms such as 8(a) businesses, small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), women-owned small businesses (WOSB), HUBZone businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB). "Transportation-related" work is also defined broadly and can include the maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, or revitalization of any mode of transportation, which signals the program is meant to support a wide range of transportation industry contractors and suppliers rather than a narrow niche.
Eligible applicants are primarily business-serving, community-rooted, or institution-based organizations with an established nonprofit status. The NOFA invites proposals from business-centered community-based organizations, transportation-related trade associations, colleges and universities, community colleges, and chambers of commerce that are registered with the IRS as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) tax-exempt entities. The source data also lists federally recognized Native American Tribal governments as eligible. Practically speaking, OSDBU is looking for an organization that can credibly reach small businesses, deliver training and counseling services, and act as an effective connector between government transportation procurement opportunities and small business capacity.
The selected SBTRC operator is expected to provide a mix of outreach and direct assistance services across the Central Region. Core activities described in the announcement include marketing and outreach to the small business community; dissemination of information about DOT-funded contracting opportunities; business training programs; business assessments; management training; counseling; and both financial and technical assistance. The overarching performance goal is to help small businesses become better prepared to compete for, obtain, and manage transportation-related contracts and subcontracts, which implies support across the full lifecycle from early readiness and capability development through bidding, compliance, and contract administration.
Funding for this competed region is limited and structured as a single award. DOT anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The award ceiling is listed as $150,000 and the award floor as $100,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted. The assistance is offered through a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically means DOT expects to be more substantially involved in program direction, coordination, or oversight during implementation compared with a traditional grant.
Applications had to be submitted electronically by email to SBTRC@dot.gov. The narrative in the notice states that complete proposals were due on or before July 16, 2012 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time, and it emphasizes that late proposals would be considered non-responsive and not reviewed. Applicants were advised to enable delivery receipt notifications for email submissions. The source listing also shows a "CurrentClosingDate" of July 31, 2012, reflecting that the closing date may have been extended or updated after the original posting; applicants would need to rely on the controlling closing date in the official posting and any amendments. DOT planned to issue award notices for the competed region on or before August 16, 2012.
For applicants seeking the official requirements, forms, and any detailed evaluation criteria, the complete announcement was published in the Federal Register. The Federal Register PDF link provided is: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-06-15/pdf/2012-14718.pdf. Questions about the NOFA were directed to Ms. Patricia Martin at OSDBU, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., W56-462, Washington, D.C. 20590, with contact options including phone (1-800-532-1169 or 202-366-5337) and email (patricia.martin@dot.gov). The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.910, "Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses," and was categorized as a discretionary transportation funding opportunity under DOT/OSDBU.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for the Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) Program serving the Central Region.
What is the purpose of the SBTRC award for the Central Region?
The purpose is to select one organization to operate as a regional SBTRC under a Cooperative Agreement. The SBTRC is intended to function as a hands-on resource hub that helps small businesses strengthen their ability to pursue and successfully perform transportation-related contracts and subcontracts funded by DOT at the federal, state, and local levels.
How many awards did DOT anticipate making for this competed region?
DOT anticipated making one award for the Central Region under this NOFA.
What is the expected funding amount for the Central Region award?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000. The award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is $100,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the provided opportunity information.
What type of federal assistance instrument is being used?
The award is offered through a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant. This typically indicates DOT expects more substantial involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight during implementation than under a traditional grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are primarily business-serving, community-rooted, or institution-based organizations with established nonprofit status. The NOFA invites proposals from:
- Business-centered community-based organizations
- Transportation-related trade associations
- Colleges and universities
- Community colleges
- Chambers of commerce
These organizations must be registered with the IRS as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) tax-exempt entities. The source data also lists federally recognized Native American Tribal governments as eligible.
What is meant by "small business" in this NOFA?
In the notice, "small business" is defined broadly to include participants and certified firms such as:
- 8(a) businesses
- Small disadvantaged businesses (SDB)
- Disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE)
- Women-owned small businesses (WOSB)
- HUBZone businesses
- Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB)
- Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB)
What does "transportation-related" work include under this program?
"Transportation-related" work is defined broadly and can include the maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, or revitalization of any mode of transportation. This indicates the program is intended to support a wide range of transportation industry contractors and suppliers.
What region does this SBTRC opportunity cover?
This SBTRC Program opportunity is for the Central Region.
What services and activities is the selected SBTRC operator expected to provide?
The selected organization is expected to provide a mix of outreach and direct assistance services across the Central Region. Core activities described include:
- Marketing and outreach to the small business community
- Dissemination of information about DOT-funded contracting opportunities
- Business training programs
- Business assessments
- Management training
- Counseling
- Financial and technical assistance
What is the overall performance goal of the SBTRC?
The overarching performance goal is to help small businesses become better prepared to compete for, obtain, and manage transportation-related contracts and subcontracts. This implies support across the full lifecycle, including early readiness and capability development through bidding, compliance, and contract administration.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by email to SBTRC@dot.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The narrative in the notice states that complete proposals were due on or before July 16, 2012 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time, and that late proposals would be considered non-responsive and not reviewed. The source listing also shows a "CurrentClosingDate" of July 31, 2012, suggesting the closing date may have been extended or updated after the original posting; applicants would need to rely on the controlling closing date in the official posting and any amendments.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The notice emphasizes that late proposals would be considered non-responsive and not reviewed.
Was any submission guidance provided for emailing the application?
Yes. Applicants were advised to enable delivery receipt notifications for email submissions.
When did DOT plan to issue award notices?
DOT planned to issue award notices for the competed region on or before August 16, 2012.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and full requirements?
The complete announcement was published in the Federal Register. The Federal Register PDF link provided is: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-06-15/pdf/2012-14718.pdf.
Who can be contacted with questions about the NOFA?
Questions were directed to Ms. Patricia Martin at OSDBU, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., W56-462, Washington, D.C. 20590. Contact options include phone (1-800-532-1169 or 202-366-5337) and email (patricia.martin@dot.gov).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.910, "Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses."
How is this opportunity categorized within DOT?
It was categorized as a discretionary transportation funding opportunity under DOT/OSDBU.
What is DOT looking for in the organization selected to operate the SBTRC?
Based on the notice description, OSDBU is looking for an organization that can credibly reach small businesses, deliver training and counseling services, and serve as an effective connector between government transportation procurement opportunities and small business capacity.
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