Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA AMD004
Apply for DLA AMD004
- The Defense Logistics Agency in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)" 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 Dec 1, 2011 and posted on Dec 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2012. (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 include (1) States (2) Local governments and (3) Private, nonprofit organizations. See the solicitation for complete details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) grant 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. The basic purpose is to help organizations set up or keep operating centers that provide procurement-related guidance, especially to business firms seeking to compete for government contracts. PTAP authority comes from Chapter 142 of Title 10 of the United States Code, and the assistance is framed as technical support that expands access to government purchasing opportunities and strengthens participation in defense and other public-sector marketplaces.
This particular announcement reflects an update to an earlier Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) originally issued on July 7, 2010. Through Amendment No. 004, DLA reopened the door to accept applications for new PTAP programs for fiscal year 2012, but only under a strict geographic rule: applicants could propose service only in areas that were not already covered by an existing PTAC program. In practical terms, any application that duplicated even part of an existing program's service area would not be accepted or reviewed. The amendment also clarifies that it does not apply to existing programs that already received a base period award in FY 2011 under the amended solicitation, meaning it is aimed specifically at expanding coverage into gaps rather than re-competing or modifying already-funded regions.
DLA identified several major coverage gaps as of the amendment date, including the states of Washington, North Dakota, and Rhode Island, as well as Washington, DC, while noting that additional smaller uncovered areas may exist at the county or regional level even if they were not listed. A key procedural step was required before submitting a full application: any entity considering applying under this amendment had to first submit an inquiry described in Amendment No. 004 to confirm whether the proposed service area was actually uncovered. This pre-check requirement is central to the competition because geographic overlap was a disqualifier, and DLA wanted applicants to validate eligibility by service territory before investing in a complete proposal.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often involving federal involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight. The program requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to plan for a non-federal contribution as part of the overall budget. The award ceiling listed is $600,000, with an award floor of $0, reflecting that award sizes could vary widely depending on the proposal and available resources. Funding for new programs in FY 2012 was explicitly contingent on the availability of funds, and DLA emphasized that even acceptable applications might not all be funded. Selection decisions were described as case-by-case, focused on optimizing limited program dollars while maximizing the availability of procurement technical assistance across uncovered areas.
Eligibility was broadly geared toward public and nonprofit entities capable of operating a PTAC. The opportunity lists eligible applicants as states, local governments, and private nonprofit organizations, while the narrative description also references tribal organizations and economic enterprises in the context of PTAC establishment or maintenance. The activity category is Business and Commerce, and the CFDA program number associated with the opportunity is 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DLA AMD004, and it was posted on December 1, 2011.
Key dates and submission rules were firm. Applications had to be received by DLA no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 31, 2012, and late applications would not be accepted or evaluated under any circumstances, regardless of any other language in the SCAA or prior amendments. DLA stated that award decisions for applications submitted under this amendment would be made before October 1, 2012. The full solicitation package consisted of the July 7, 2010 SCAA along with Amendments 001 through 004, available only online (no printed copies were provided) via DLA's Small Business site. For access issues or assistance, the point of contact was the DLA Office of Small Business Programs at PTAP@dla.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) grant opportunity?
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is a Department of Defense program administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). It funds Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) through cost-sharing cooperative agreements to support centers that provide procurement-related guidance, especially for businesses seeking to compete for government contracts.
2) What is the purpose of PTAP funding?
The basic purpose is to help organizations set up or keep operating PTACs that deliver procurement technical assistance. This assistance is described as technical support designed to expand access to government purchasing opportunities and strengthen participation in defense and other public-sector marketplaces.
3) What type of federal funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally reflects a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often including federal involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight.
4) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. PTAP awards are described as cost-sharing cooperative agreements, meaning applicants must plan for a non-federal contribution as part of the overall budget.
5) What is the legal authority for PTAP?
PTAP authority comes from Chapter 142 of Title 10 of the United States Code.
6) Which agency administers PTAP?
The program is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under the Department of Defense.
7) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA program number listed is 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms.
8) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DLA AMD004.
9) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 1, 2011.
10) What is unique about this announcement compared to earlier PTAP solicitations?
This announcement is an update to an earlier Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) originally issued on July 7, 2010. Through Amendment No. 004, DLA reopened the application process to accept applications for new PTAP programs for fiscal year 2012, subject to strict geographic eligibility rules.
11) Who is this amendment intended for?
Amendment No. 004 is aimed at expanding PTAC coverage into geographic gaps. It is not intended to re-compete or modify areas already funded, and it does not apply to existing programs that already received a base period award in FY 2011 under the amended solicitation.
12) What is the geographic eligibility rule under Amendment No. 004?
Applicants could propose service only in areas not already covered by an existing PTAC program. Any application that duplicated even part of an existing program's service area would not be accepted or reviewed.
13) What happens if an application overlaps an existing PTAC service area?
If the proposed service area duplicated even part of an existing PTAC program's service area, the application would be disqualified. The announcement states such applications would not be accepted or reviewed.
14) Are there known geographic coverage gaps identified by DLA?
Yes. As of the amendment date, DLA identified major gaps including the states of Washington, North Dakota, and Rhode Island, as well as Washington, DC. DLA also noted that smaller uncovered areas may exist at the county or regional level even if not listed.
15) If my state is not listed as a gap, can I still apply?
The announcement notes that additional uncovered areas may exist at the county or regional level even if not specifically listed. However, applicants were required to confirm whether the proposed service area was uncovered before submitting a full application.
16) Is there a required step before submitting a full application?
Yes. Any entity considering applying under Amendment No. 004 had to first submit an inquiry described in the amendment to confirm whether the proposed service area was actually uncovered. This pre-check was required due to the strict rule against geographic overlap.
17) Why is the pre-application inquiry important?
Geographic overlap with an existing PTAC service area is a disqualifier. DLA required the inquiry so applicants could validate that their proposed territory was eligible before investing time and resources in a full application.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly geared toward public and nonprofit entities capable of operating a PTAC. The opportunity lists eligible applicants as states, local governments, and private nonprofit organizations. The narrative also references tribal organizations and economic enterprises in the context of PTAC establishment or maintenance.
19) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Business and Commerce.
20) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $600,000.
21) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award sizes could vary widely depending on the proposal and available resources.
22) Is funding guaranteed if an application is acceptable?
No. Funding for new programs in FY 2012 was explicitly contingent on the availability of funds, and DLA emphasized that even acceptable applications might not all be funded.
23) How will DLA make selection decisions?
Selection decisions were described as case-by-case, with an emphasis on optimizing limited program dollars while maximizing the availability of procurement technical assistance across uncovered areas.
24) What is the application deadline?
Applications had to be received by DLA no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 31, 2012.
25) Are late applications allowed?
No. Late applications would not be accepted or evaluated under any circumstances, regardless of any other language in the SCAA or prior amendments.
26) When were award decisions expected to be made?
DLA stated that award decisions for applications submitted under Amendment No. 004 would be made before October 1, 2012.
27) What documents make up the full solicitation package?
The full solicitation package consisted of the July 7, 2010 SCAA along with Amendments 001 through 004.
28) How can applicants access the solicitation materials?
The solicitation package was available only online (no printed copies were provided) via DLA's Small Business site.
29) Who should applicants contact for access issues or help?
For access issues or assistance, the point of contact listed is the DLA Office of Small Business Programs at PTAP@dla.mil.
30) What is the focus of the assistance provided by PTACs funded under PTAP?
The centers provide procurement-related guidance, with a focus on helping business firms compete for government contracts and expanding participation in defense and other public-sector marketplaces.
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