Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA 20130412B
Apply for DLA 20130412B
- 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 1, 2014 and posted on Jul 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Refer to the instructions for Step (2) in Section IV of Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412 issued on April 12, 2013. The SCAA is available at http://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/Documents/SCAA2013.pdf.. (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 are those that have completed Step (1) described in Section IV of Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412. 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) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DLA 20130412B) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under CFDA 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which usually means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during performance (for example, coordination, oversight, or shared programmatic direction), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The activity category is listed as Business and Commerce, reflecting that the program is focused on strengthening the ability of business firms, especially smaller and local firms, to participate in government contracting and related procurement markets.
This particular posting is not a standalone, open-to-all solicitation in the typical sense. It exists specifically to support Step (2) of a two-step application process described in Section IV of the parent Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412, originally issued on April 12, 2013. In other words, applicants must first complete Step (1) under the main SCAA and only then proceed to Step (2) under this funding opportunity. Because of that structure, the eligibility pool is limited: only those entities that have already completed Step (1) are eligible to apply for Step (2). The Grants.gov listing labels eligible applicants broadly as "Others," but the controlling eligibility rules are in the SCAA and are tied directly to successful completion of the first step.
From a funding perspective, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $600,000 and an award floor of $0, which signals that awards could vary widely depending on the approved project scope, available funds, and DLA decisions. The listing also indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute a defined share of project costs from non-federal sources, as specified in the SCAA. Anyone considering the opportunity would need to pay close attention to the matching rules in the solicitation, including what kinds of contributions are allowable (cash versus in-kind), how they must be documented, and whether there are timing or valuation requirements.
The timeline information in the announcement points applicants back to the SCAA for the actual Step (2) due dates and submission instructions rather than providing a single universal deadline in the listing itself. The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013, and later archived on July 1, 2014, which generally indicates the specific application window for that cycle has closed; however, the definitive deadlines and process details are still the ones described in Section IV of the SCAA. The government also provides an additional information link referencing "Solicitation Number DLA 20130412, as amended," which implies there may have been updates or clarifications to the original SCAA that applicants needed to follow.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement online or who need assistance navigating the documentation, the point of contact is the Defense Logistics Agency Office of Small Business Programs, reachable via email at PTAP@dla.mil. The core takeaway is that DLA 20130412B is essentially the Step (2) application gateway for a PTAP cooperative agreement competition, with matching required, awards potentially up to $600,000, and eligibility restricted to entities that already cleared Step (1) under the April 12, 2013 SCAA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number DLA 20130412B. It is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under CFDA 12.002, Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means DLA expects substantial involvement during the period of performance (such as coordination, oversight, and/or shared programmatic direction), rather than providing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the program focus or activity category?
The activity category is listed as Business and Commerce. The program focus is on strengthening the ability of business firms, especially smaller and local firms, to participate in government contracting and related procurement markets.
Is this an open, standalone solicitation that anyone can apply to?
No. This posting is not a typical open-to-all solicitation. It exists specifically to support Step (2) of a two-step application process described in Section IV of the parent Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) number DLA 20130412 (originally issued April 12, 2013).
What is the relationship between DLA 20130412B and the parent SCAA DLA 20130412?
DLA 20130412B is the Step (2) application gateway within a two-step process. Applicants must first complete Step (1) under the main SCAA (DLA 20130412) and only then proceed to Step (2) using this funding opportunity listing.
Who is eligible to apply for this Step (2) opportunity?
Eligibility is restricted. Only entities that have already completed Step (1) under the parent SCAA (DLA 20130412) are eligible to apply for Step (2) under DLA 20130412B. Although the Grants.gov listing labels eligible applicants broadly as "Others," the controlling eligibility rules are in the SCAA and are tied to successful completion of Step (1).
Where are the official eligibility rules defined?
The controlling eligibility requirements are defined in the parent Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SCAA) DLA 20130412, particularly the two-step process described in Section IV.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $600,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The listed award floor is $0, indicating awards could vary widely depending on approved scope, available funds, and DLA decisions.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement. Recipients must contribute a defined share of project costs from non-federal sources, as specified in the SCAA.
Where do applicants find the exact matching requirements?
The specific matching rules (including what contributions are allowable and how they must be documented) are provided in the SCAA. Applicants are expected to follow the SCAA’s requirements for cash versus in-kind contributions, documentation, and any timing or valuation rules.
Are in-kind contributions allowed to meet the match?
The opportunity notes that applicants need to review the SCAA for what kinds of contributions are allowable (cash versus in-kind). Whether in-kind contributions are allowable, and how they are valued and documented, is defined by the SCAA.
Does the Grants.gov listing provide a single application deadline for Step (2)?
No. The timeline information points applicants back to the SCAA for Step (2) due dates and submission instructions, rather than listing one universal deadline in the posting.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013, and archived on July 1, 2014.
Does the archived status mean applications are closed?
Generally, an archived listing indicates the specific application window for that cycle has closed. However, the definitive deadlines and process details are those described in Section IV of the SCAA.
What does it mean that the solicitation is referenced "as amended"?
The additional information link references "Solicitation Number DLA 20130412, as amended," which implies there may have been updates or clarifications to the original SCAA. Applicants were expected to follow the amended solicitation requirements.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement or need help with the documentation?
The point of contact is the Defense Logistics Agency Office of Small Business Programs. Assistance is available by email at PTAP@dla.mil.
Which agency is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with the listed contact being the DLA Office of Small Business Programs.
What is the main takeaway about DLA 20130412B?
DLA 20130412B functions as the Step (2) application entry point for a PTAP cooperative agreement competition. Matching is required, awards may be up to $600,000, and eligibility is limited to entities that already completed Step (1) under the April 12, 2013 SCAA (DLA 20130412).
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