Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA 20130412A
Apply for DLA 20130412A
- 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 Jul 15, 2013 and posted on Apr 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 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 (3) Private, nonprofit organizations (4) Economic Enterprises and (5) Tribal Organizations. Refer to the definition of eligible entity in Section II of Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412 for complete details. The SCAA is available at http://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/Documents/SCAA2013.pdf
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Opportunity Summary:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is a federal grant opportunity administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) designed to grow the number of businesses that are able to compete for and win government contracts. PTAP was created under section 1241 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 98-525) with the practical goal of strengthening the government supplier base by helping companies understand and navigate public-sector procurement. Rather than funding businesses directly, the program funds organizations that operate Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs), which then provide hands-on assistance, training, and contracting guidance to businesses pursuing opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and state and local governments.
Funding is offered through cost-sharing cooperative agreements, meaning recipients are expected to contribute matching resources and also work closely with the federal government under the cooperative agreement structure. Awards support both the establishment of new PTACs and the continued operation of existing centers. PTACs function as local or regional hubs that help firms interpret solicitation requirements, identify contract opportunities, understand registrations and compliance expectations, and build the capability to compete effectively in the government marketplace. The program is categorized under Business and Commerce and is listed under CFDA 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms.
The specific opportunity referenced is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DLA 20130412A, titled "Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)." The award ceiling is listed as $600,000, with no stated award floor. The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2013, and had an application closing date of July 17, 2013 (archived July 18, 2013), reflecting a time-limited competition tied to that solicitation cycle. Because eligibility and program expectations are tied to the formal solicitation, applicants were directed to review the Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412 for the complete program framework, definitions, and requirements.
Eligible applicants include states, local governments, private nonprofit organizations, economic enterprises, and tribal organizations, with further clarification provided in the SCAA under the definition of an "eligible entity." In other words, this opportunity targets public and mission-driven organizations capable of delivering procurement technical assistance services, rather than individual companies seeking contract support. For technical issues accessing the announcement or solicitation materials, the DLA Office of Small Business Programs is the primary point of contact via PTAP@dla.mil, and the SCAA is referenced through the DLA small business documentation link included in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)
1) What is the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)?
PTAP is a federal grant program administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that is intended to grow the number of businesses able to compete for and win government contracts. It works by funding organizations that operate Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs), which then provide hands-on assistance and training to businesses pursuing government procurement opportunities.
2) Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
3) What is the purpose of PTAP?
The practical goal is to strengthen the government supplier base by helping companies understand and navigate public-sector procurement. PTACs help firms interpret solicitation requirements, identify contract opportunities, understand registrations and compliance expectations, and build capability to compete effectively in the government marketplace.
4) Does PTAP provide funding directly to businesses?
No. PTAP does not fund businesses directly. Instead, it funds eligible organizations that operate PTACs, and those centers then provide services to businesses.
5) What types of support do PTACs provide to businesses?
PTACs serve as local or regional hubs that provide hands-on assistance, training, and contracting guidance. Based on the notice, support includes helping firms interpret solicitation requirements, identify contract opportunities, understand registrations and compliance expectations, and build the capability to compete in the government marketplace.
6) What kinds of government contracting opportunities are PTAC services related to?
The services described relate to opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and state and local governments.
7) What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through cost-sharing cooperative agreements.
8) What does "cost-sharing cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
It means recipients are expected to contribute matching resources and also work closely with the federal government under the cooperative agreement structure.
9) What can the awards be used for?
Awards support both the establishment of new PTACs and the continued operation of existing centers.
10) What is the program category and CFDA number?
The program is categorized under Business and Commerce and is listed under CFDA 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms.
11) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title for this specific notice?
The specific opportunity is Funding Opportunity Number DLA 20130412A, titled "Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)."
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $600,000.
13) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
14) When was this opportunity posted, and when did it close?
It was posted on April 12, 2013. The application closing date was July 17, 2013, and it was archived on July 18, 2013.
15) Is this a time-limited solicitation cycle?
Yes. The dates provided reflect a time-limited competition tied to that particular solicitation cycle.
16) Where are the complete requirements and definitions for applicants?
Applicants were directed to review the Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412 for the complete program framework, definitions, and requirements.
17) Who is eligible to apply for this PTAP opportunity?
Eligible applicants include states, local governments, private nonprofit organizations, economic enterprises, and tribal organizations. Additional clarification is provided in the SCAA under the definition of an "eligible entity."
18) Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply for the grant directly?
The notice describes eligibility in terms of organizations capable of delivering procurement technical assistance services (such as states, local governments, private nonprofits, economic enterprises, and tribal organizations). It also emphasizes that the opportunity targets public and mission-driven organizations rather than individual companies seeking contract support.
19) What role do PTACs play in the government contracting ecosystem?
PTACs act as local or regional hubs that help businesses navigate public-sector procurement by providing guidance on solicitations, finding opportunities, registrations, compliance expectations, and overall readiness to compete for government contracts.
20) What law established PTAP?
PTAP was created under section 1241 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 98-525).
21) Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement or solicitation materials?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or solicitation materials, the DLA Office of Small Business Programs is the primary point of contact via PTAP@dla.mil.
22) What should applicants do if eligibility or expectations are unclear?
Because eligibility and program expectations are tied to the formal solicitation, applicants should consult the SCAA (DLA 20130412) for the complete framework, definitions, and requirements, including the definition of an "eligible entity."
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