Opportunity Information: Apply for 130 129K 182
Apply for 130 129K 182
- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Cooperative Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2012 and posted on Jun 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 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 $875,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $875,000.00 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).
- This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) and not a request for competitive grant applications. The Department of Labor intends to award a sole source Cooperative Agreement to The University of Texas at Arlington Division for Enterprise Development 140 W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX 76010
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Intent (NOI) describes the U.S. Department of Labor's plan to make a single, non-competitive (sole source) award using a Cooperative Agreement rather than running an open grant competition. The sponsoring offices are the Department of Labor's Office of Procurement Services, working in collaboration with the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), headquartered at 200 Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. The NOI explains that the Department is invoking specific authorities under DLMS 2 836, including provisions used when only one responsible source can meet the requirement and when maintaining an established research or technical capability with an existing partner is necessary. Importantly, the notice states that any public responses to the NOI would only be used to decide whether DOL should shift to a competitive approach; they would not be treated as applications or considered for award under this announcement.
The intended recipient is The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), OSHA Region VI Education Center, Division for Enterprise Development, located at 140 W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX 76010. DOL indicates it is pursuing UTA as a sole source partner because it views UTA as uniquely qualified and available to deliver the required training content across multiple high-specialization areas. The notice emphasizes UTA's standing within the OSHA Education Center network, noting that OSHA consistently rates UTA as the top performing education center nationally. It also points out that while there are 23 authorized OSHA Education Centers nationwide, a review of that pool led DOL to conclude UTA was the only center with the breadth of expertise and availability to deliver the full set of seminars covering mining, occupational medicine, and broader occupational safety and health topics.
The core purpose of the project is to fund specialized "train-the-trainer" seminars delivered in both the United States and India. These sessions are designed to strengthen hazard recognition and safety awareness for audiences spanning general industry, occupational medicine, mining, and construction. The work supports ILAB's outreach with the Government of India by addressing immediate safety and health education needs in fields such as construction, emergency management, mine safety, and chemical safety. The training approach is described as needs-based, meaning it is meant to be tailored to the practical requirements of the participating government and industry stakeholders rather than being a generic curriculum.
From an instructional design standpoint, the notice highlights that a major objective is building trainer capacity, not simply delivering one-time instruction. Participants are expected to receive training in multiple technical disciplines as well as adult learning principles and classroom teaching techniques, positioning them to return to their organizations and replicate the training. The curriculum is expected to include workshops, breakout sessions organized by specialty area, and demonstrations. This structure is intended to encourage discussion among participants, allow them to compare experiences, and focus on how to apply updated standards and improved techniques to real working environments.
The funding opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 130 129K 182, titled "Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Cooperative Agreement." It is categorized as "Other" and uses the Cooperative Agreement instrument, which typically implies substantial federal involvement in shaping or overseeing the project compared to a standard grant. DOL anticipates making one award. The estimated total funding is $875,000, with an award ceiling of $875,000 and an award floor of $250,000, and there is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement. The notice was posted and created on June 22, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 6, 2012, and an archive date of July 7, 2012. Eligibility is effectively limited by design because this is not a solicitation for applications; the notice explicitly states DOL intends to make the award to UTA on a sole source basis.
For administrative and access questions, the listed point of contact is Brenda J. White, Grant Officer, reachable by phone at 202 693 4570 and by email at white.brenda.j@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this announcement?
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) describing its plan to make a single, non-competitive (sole source) award using a Cooperative Agreement, rather than running an open grant competition.
2) Is this an open grant competition where organizations can apply?
No. The NOI is not a solicitation for applications. It states that DOL intends to make a sole source award, and public responses to the NOI would only be used to decide whether DOL should shift to a competitive approach. Responses would not be treated as applications or considered for award under this announcement.
3) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), OSHA Region VI Education Center, Division for Enterprise Development, located at 140 W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX 76010.
4) How many awards does DOL anticipate making under this opportunity?
DOL anticipates making one award.
5) Why is DOL pursuing a sole source award instead of a competitive process?
The NOI explains that DOL is invoking specific authorities under DLMS 2 836, including provisions used when only one responsible source can meet the requirement and when maintaining an established research or technical capability with an existing partner is necessary.
6) Why was UTA selected as the sole source partner?
DOL indicates it is pursuing UTA because it views UTA as uniquely qualified and available to deliver the required training content across multiple high-specialization areas. The notice highlights UTA's standing within the OSHA Education Center network, including that OSHA consistently rates UTA as the top performing education center nationally. DOL also notes that while there are 23 authorized OSHA Education Centers nationwide, its review concluded UTA was the only center with the breadth of expertise and availability to deliver the full set of seminars covering mining, occupational medicine, and broader occupational safety and health topics.
7) What is the purpose of the project being funded?
The core purpose is to fund specialized "train-the-trainer" seminars delivered in both the United States and India. These sessions are intended to strengthen hazard recognition and safety awareness for audiences spanning general industry, occupational medicine, mining, and construction.
8) Where will the training take place?
The seminars are planned to be delivered in both the United States and India.
9) Who is the sponsoring agency and which offices are involved?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Labor. The sponsoring offices are the Department of Labor's Office of Procurement Services, working in collaboration with the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). The headquarters address referenced in the notice is 200 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC.
10) What does "Cooperative Agreement" mean in this context?
The announcement uses a Cooperative Agreement instrument, which typically implies substantial federal involvement in shaping or overseeing the project compared to a standard grant.
11) What topics or sectors are expected to be covered in the seminars?
The notice describes training aimed at general industry, occupational medicine, mining, and construction. It also references immediate safety and health education needs in areas such as construction, emergency management, mine safety, and chemical safety.
12) What is meant by "train-the-trainer" for this project?
The training approach is designed to build trainer capacity, not only provide one-time instruction. Participants are expected to receive training in multiple technical disciplines along with adult learning principles and classroom teaching techniques so they can return to their organizations and replicate the training.
13) What is the instructional approach described in the NOI?
The curriculum is expected to be needs-based and tailored to the practical requirements of participating government and industry stakeholders. The notice also anticipates workshops, breakout sessions organized by specialty area, and demonstrations to encourage discussion, compare experiences, and focus on applying updated standards and improved techniques in real work environments.
14) How does this effort relate to international outreach?
The work supports ILAB's outreach with the Government of India by addressing immediate safety and health education needs in fields such as construction, emergency management, mine safety, and chemical safety.
15) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 130 129K 182, and the title is "Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Cooperative Agreement."
16) What category is this funding opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized as "Other."
17) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $875,000.
18) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $875,000 and the award floor is $250,000.
19) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the notice.
20) What are the key dates for this notice?
The notice was posted and created on June 22, 2012. The original and current closing date is July 6, 2012. The archive date is July 7, 2012.
21) If an organization submits a response to the NOI, will it be considered for funding?
No. The NOI states that public responses would only be used to help DOL decide whether it should shift to a competitive approach. Responses would not be treated as applications or considered for award under this announcement.
22) Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed point of contact is Brenda J. White, Grant Officer. Phone: 202 693 4570. Email: white.brenda.j@dol.gov.
23) What address is provided for the intended recipient organization?
The notice lists The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), OSHA Region VI Education Center, Division for Enterprise Development at 140 W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX 76010.
24) What is DOL trying to improve through this training?
The NOI describes strengthening hazard recognition and safety awareness, expanding technical knowledge across multiple occupational safety and health disciplines, and improving the ability of participants to teach and replicate training within their own organizations.
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