Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA 050509 001
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- The Defense Logistics Agency in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) ( new Solicitation for Tribal Organizations or Economic Enterprises only)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.002 Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2009 and posted on May 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants who may apply under this solicitation include new applicants who meet the definition of an Eligible Entity as described below. Organizations qualifying as Eligible Entities to submit an application under this solicitation include an Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization. The definitions of each entity is as follows Economic Enterprise. Any Indian owned (as defined by the Secretary of the Interior) commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized, whether or not such economic enterprise is organized for profit or nonprofit purposes Provided, that such Indian ownership shall constitute not less than 51 per centum of the enterprise. Tribal Organization. The recognized governing body of any Indian tribe any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body, or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities Provided, that in any case where a cooperative agreement is made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of each such Indian tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such cooperative agreement. Applications will only be accepted from entities who qualify as an Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization. Applications received from entities who do not qualify as an Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization will be neither accepted nor evaluated.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) opportunity is a Department of Defense program administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that funds Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) through cost-sharing cooperative agreements. PTACs are local assistance providers that help businesses understand and compete for government contracts, and this particular solicitation is a limited, targeted round meant to add new PTAC coverage where service does not already exist for certain Indian Country communities and entities. The legal basis referenced is Chapter 142 of Title 10, U.S. Code, and the solicitation notes that FY 2009 appropriations required DoD to make available at least $3.6 million for applicants meeting specific statutory definitions tied to Indian organizations and enterprises. DLA states that only limited additional funds are available under this posting, so the competition is focused and restrictive.
Eligibility is narrowly limited to new applicants that meet the solicitation definitions of either an Economic Enterprise or a Tribal Organization. An Economic Enterprise is described as an Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity, whether for-profit or nonprofit, where Indian ownership (as defined by the Secretary of the Interior) is at least 51 percent. A Tribal Organization is defined as the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe, or an Indian organization that is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by that governing body, or democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community being served, with maximum Indian participation across its activities. If a proposed program would benefit more than one tribe, each tribe must approve the arrangement before an agreement can be made. Applications from entities that do not meet one of these two definitions are not just considered weak or noncompetitive; they are explicitly rejected and will not be accepted or evaluated.
A major constraint in this solicitation is geographic service coverage. DLA will only accept applications proposing to serve areas that are not currently served by an existing PTAC program. The announcement identifies existing PTAC coverage in four Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions: Alaska, Eastern Oklahoma, Northwest, and Southern Plains. Proposals that would serve areas already covered by an existing program are automatically disallowed under this solicitation, and the announcement emphasizes that this prohibition is absolute for currently covered areas. In other words, even if a proposal is otherwise strong, DLA will not review it if it creates overlap with existing PTAC coverage in those already-served regions. For any other types of overlap that may arise, the solicitation indicates the standard duplicate coverage rules in Section V would apply, but the core rule remains: do not propose services in an area already receiving PTAC services.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), meaning the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the funded project compared with a typical grant. The program is in the business and commerce category (CFDA 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms) and requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The listing shows an award ceiling of $600,000, which indicates the maximum federal amount expected per award under this opportunity, subject to the solicitation details and availability of funds.
For submission, applicants must complete federal registration steps and use multiple submission portals. An applicant must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and have a CAGE code (the system used at the time; today CCR has been replaced by SAM.gov, but the solicitation text is from 2009). The core application is submitted through Grants.gov using the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance). Beyond the SF-424 package, the solicitation requires supplemental information to be submitted through a DLA website, which is not open-access. To use that site, the applicant must obtain a login and password from the DLA Grants Officer by sending a written request along with documentation sufficient for DLA to make a preliminary determination that the organization is eligible as an Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization. DLA makes clear it will not issue logins and passwords to organizations that do not qualify under those definitions, which effectively acts as an early eligibility screen.
Key dates and administrative details are also specified. The opportunity was posted May 5, 2009. The original application deadline was June 12, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EDT, and the record also shows a later current closing date of July 17, 2009 (reflecting an extension in the opportunity listing). The announcement indicates the Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) is available only online through the DLA link provided (printed copies are not distributed). The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DLA-050509-001, and the archive date is listed as September 30, 2009.
For applicant support and official communication, DLA routes requests and questions through its Office of Small Business Programs. The solicitation provides contact channels for obtaining the required DLA website credentials and for program questions, including PTAP@dla.mil and fax (703) 767-1670, and identifies key staff such as Christina Young (Grants Officer) and Lindyll Finley (Program Manager), along with phone numbers and email addresses. The listing also notes additional grants office contacts for access issues. Overall, the practical takeaway is that this is a specialized PTAP/PTAC expansion opportunity limited to qualified tribal organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, with mandatory cost share, and with a strict requirement to propose services only in areas not already served by existing PTAC coverage.
FAQs: Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Limited, Targeted Solicitation (DLA)
What is this PTAP funding opportunity?
This opportunity is part of the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), a Department of Defense (DoD) program administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). It funds Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) through cost-sharing cooperative agreements so PTACs can provide local assistance to businesses seeking to understand and compete for government contracts.
What is the purpose of this particular solicitation?
This is a limited, targeted solicitation intended to add new PTAC coverage in certain Indian Country communities and entities where PTAC service does not already exist. The competition is described as focused and restrictive because DLA states only limited additional funds are available under this posting.
What is the legal authority referenced for this opportunity?
The solicitation references Chapter 142 of Title 10, U.S. Code. It also notes that FY 2009 appropriations required DoD to make available at least $3.6 million for applicants meeting specific statutory definitions tied to Indian organizations and enterprises.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly limited to new applicants that meet the solicitation definitions of either (1) an Economic Enterprise or (2) a Tribal Organization. Applications from entities that do not meet one of these two definitions are explicitly rejected and will not be accepted or evaluated.
What is an "Economic Enterprise" under this solicitation?
An Economic Enterprise is described as an Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity, whether for-profit or nonprofit, where Indian ownership (as defined by the Secretary of the Interior) is at least 51 percent.
What is a "Tribal Organization" under this solicitation?
A Tribal Organization is defined as the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe, or an Indian organization that is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by that governing body, or democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community being served, with maximum Indian participation across its activities.
Can an organization that does not meet the Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization definition still apply?
No. The solicitation states that applications from entities that do not meet one of these two definitions are rejected outright and will not be accepted or evaluated.
If a proposed program benefits more than one tribe, are there extra requirements?
Yes. If a proposed program would benefit more than one tribe, each tribe must approve the arrangement before an agreement can be made.
What geographic areas can be proposed for service?
DLA will only accept applications proposing to serve areas that are not currently served by an existing PTAC program. This solicitation is specifically intended to expand coverage into currently unserved areas for certain Indian Country communities and entities.
Which areas are identified as already having PTAC coverage?
The announcement identifies existing PTAC coverage in four Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions: Alaska, Eastern Oklahoma, Northwest, and Southern Plains.
What happens if an application proposes service in an area that already has PTAC coverage?
Proposals that would serve areas already covered by an existing program are automatically disallowed under this solicitation. The prohibition is described as absolute for currently covered areas, meaning DLA will not review the proposal if it creates overlap in those already-served regions.
Are there any other duplicate/overlap rules mentioned?
Yes. The solicitation notes that for other types of overlap that may arise, the standard duplicate coverage rules in Section V would apply. However, the central rule emphasized is not to propose services in an area already receiving PTAC services.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant). This means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the funded project compared with a typical grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. This PTAP opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The listing identifies the program as CFDA 12.002, "Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms," and places it in the business and commerce category.
What is the maximum federal funding amount per award?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $600,000, indicating the maximum federal amount expected per award under this opportunity, subject to the solicitation details and availability of funds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DLA-050509-001.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 12, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The record also shows a later current closing date of July 17, 2009, reflecting an extension in the opportunity listing.
Where can applicants access the Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA)?
The announcement indicates the SCAA is available only online through the DLA link provided, and that printed copies are not distributed.
How do applicants submit the application package?
The core application is submitted through Grants.gov using the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance). In addition to the SF-424 package, the solicitation requires supplemental information to be submitted through a DLA website.
Are there multiple submission systems involved?
Yes. Applicants must submit the core SF-424 package via Grants.gov and also submit required supplemental information through a DLA website that is not open-access.
What registrations or codes are required for submission?
The solicitation states that an applicant must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and have a CAGE code. (The text reflects 2009-era systems; CCR has since been replaced by SAM.gov, but the solicitation requirements as written reference CCR.)
How does an applicant get access to the DLA supplemental submission website?
To use the DLA site, the applicant must obtain a login and password from the DLA Grants Officer by sending a written request along with documentation sufficient for DLA to make a preliminary determination that the organization is eligible as an Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization.
Will DLA issue a login/password to any organization that requests one?
No. DLA states it will not issue logins and passwords to organizations that do not qualify under the solicitation definitions of Economic Enterprise or Tribal Organization. This functions as an early eligibility screen.
Who should applicants contact for questions or to request DLA website credentials?
The solicitation routes requests and questions through DLA's Office of Small Business Programs and provides contact channels including PTAP@dla.mil and fax (703) 767-1670. It also identifies key staff such as Christina Young (Grants Officer) and Lindyll Finley (Program Manager), along with phone numbers and email addresses in the listing, and notes additional grants office contacts for access issues.
What is the archive date shown for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as September 30, 2009.
What is the main practical takeaway for applicants?
This is a specialized PTAP/PTAC expansion opportunity limited to qualified Tribal Organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises, requires cost sharing, and includes a strict requirement to propose services only in areas not already served by existing PTAC coverage (with Alaska, Eastern Oklahoma, Northwest, and Southern Plains explicitly identified as already covered).
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