Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA AMD007 20130304
Apply for DLA AMD007 20130304
- 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 Apr 2, 2013 and posted on Mar 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2013. (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 full announcement for complete details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) administered Department of Defense (DoD) initiative designed to strengthen local and regional economies by helping businesses compete for and successfully perform on government contracts. The core idea behind PTAP is straightforward: when more capable businesses win federal, state, and local contracts, that work can translate into job creation, stronger supply chains, and broader economic activity in the communities those firms operate in. Rather than funding businesses directly, PTAP funds organizations that provide hands-on contracting assistance to businesses, especially firms that may be unfamiliar with government procurement rules, registration steps, compliance expectations, and bidding practices.
PTAP services are delivered through Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). These PTACs are not federal offices; they are locally operated centers set up by eligible entities that enter into Cooperative Agreements with DLA. In practical terms, that means DLA provides financial support and program oversight, while the local PTAC runs day-to-day assistance activities in its service area. The opportunity described under Funding Opportunity Number DLA AMD007 20130304 focuses specifically on establishing new PTACs in geographic areas that are not already served by an existing PTAP program. The intent is to close coverage gaps and expand access to procurement assistance where it is currently unavailable.
This funding opportunity falls under the discretionary category and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates a closer working relationship between the awarding agency and the recipient than a standard grant. The activity category is Business and Commerce, and the associated CFDA number is 12.002, listed as "Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms." A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to federal funds. The award ceiling is listed at $600,000, with an award floor of $0, signaling that funding amounts can vary widely depending on the proposal, scope, and other factors outlined in the full announcement.
Eligibility is aimed at organizations positioned to operate a public-serving assistance center. The eligible applicant types named include states, local governments, and private nonprofit organizations, with further clarification referenced in the full announcement. The program authority references "eligible entity" as defined in 10 U.S.C. Chapter 142, Section 2411, which frames who can establish and operate a PTAC under PTAP rules. Applicants are expected to propose a plan to stand up and run a PTAC that can provide procurement-related counseling and support to businesses in an uncovered area, aligning their services with PTAP goals of increasing successful contract participation and performance.
Key dates in the posting show the opportunity was posted March 4, 2013, created April 2, 2013, and originally closed April 4, 2013, with a revised current closing date of April 11, 2013. The archive date is April 12, 2013. For applicants needing more background or official requirements, the listing points to an Additional Information link referencing a Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) issued July 7, 2010, as amended, which likely provides standardized cooperative agreement terms, program expectations, and application instructions used by DLA for PTAP competitions. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement are directed to the DLA Office of Small Business Programs at PTAP@dla.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)?
PTAP is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that aims to strengthen local and regional economies by helping businesses compete for and successfully perform on government contracts.
Does PTAP provide grant funding directly to businesses?
No. PTAP does not fund businesses directly. Instead, it funds organizations that provide hands-on government contracting assistance to businesses.
What types of services does PTAP support?
PTAP supports procurement-focused assistance such as help with understanding procurement rules, completing registration steps, meeting compliance expectations, and improving bidding practices so businesses can compete for federal, state, and local contracts.
How are PTAP services delivered?
PTAP services are delivered through Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs), which provide contracting assistance to businesses in their service areas.
Are PTACs federal government offices?
No. PTACs are locally operated centers established by eligible entities that enter into Cooperative Agreements with DLA. DLA provides financial support and oversight, while the local PTAC operates day-to-day activities.
What is the purpose of Funding Opportunity Number DLA AMD007 20130304?
This opportunity focuses on establishing new PTACs in geographic areas that are not already served by an existing PTAP program, with the goal of closing coverage gaps and expanding access to procurement assistance.
What kind of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates a closer working relationship between the awarding agency (DLA) and the recipient than a standard grant.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory?
This funding opportunity is listed under the discretionary category.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Business and Commerce.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 12.002, titled "Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to federal funds.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed at $600,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed at $0, indicating that award amounts may vary widely depending on proposal scope and other factors described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicant types include states, local governments, and private nonprofit organizations. Additional clarification is referenced in the full announcement.
What does "eligible entity" mean in this program?
The program authority references an "eligible entity" as defined in 10 U.S.C. Chapter 142, Section 2411, which frames who can establish and operate a PTAC under PTAP rules.
What are applicants expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose a plan to establish and run a PTAC in an uncovered area, providing procurement-related counseling and support aligned with PTAP goals of increasing successful contract participation and performance.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on March 4, 2013, and created on April 2, 2013.
What is the closing date for applications?
The opportunity originally closed on April 4, 2013, and the revised current closing date is April 11, 2013.
When is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 12, 2013.
Where can applicants find additional official requirements and instructions?
The listing points to an Additional Information link referencing a Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) issued July 7, 2010, as amended, which likely includes cooperative agreement terms, program expectations, and application instructions used by DLA for PTAP competitions.
Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement are directed to the DLA Office of Small Business Programs at PTAP@dla.mil.
What broader outcomes is PTAP intended to support?
The program is intended to help create job growth, strengthen supply chains, and increase broader economic activity by improving the ability of businesses to win and perform on government contracts.
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