Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA 201605
Apply for DLA 201605
- The DOD-DLA in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Procurement Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 05, 2016 and posted on May 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Refer to Section D.4 of the Funding Opportunity Announcement for due dates.. (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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is a Department of Defense-backed effort created under Section 1241 of the DoD Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 98-525). Its purpose is to grow the pool of businesses that are capable of competing for and performing government contracts. The program is administered through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which uses this funding opportunity to support organizations that will stand up new Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) or continue operating existing ones.
Under this opportunity, DLA plans to issue cooperative agreements (not standard procurement contracts) to eligible applicants. The cooperative agreement structure signals that the government expects an active partnership with awardees in carrying out program goals, rather than simply paying for a deliverable. The funding area is categorized under Business and Commerce (CFDA 12.002), and the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
The core deliverable of the program is the operation of PTACs, which function as local or regional assistance hubs for businesses that want to sell to government buyers. These centers provide information, counseling, and training related to pursuing contracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and also state and local governments. PTACs also help firms understand how to work within government supply chains by pursuing subcontracting opportunities with government prime contractors. A key feature emphasized in the announcement is that PTAC staff are procurement professionals, and that most of the direct assistance offered to businesses is provided at no cost, which is intended to reduce barriers for small and emerging suppliers.
From the funding details provided, the opportunity title is "Procurement Technical Assistance Program" and the funding opportunity number is DLA 201605. The issuing agency is DOD-DLA. The maximum award amount shown is an award ceiling of $600,000, though the total number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data. The posting and creation dates are both May 5, 2016. Application deadlines are not given as a single date in the summary data; instead, applicants are directed to consult Section D.4 of the official Funding Opportunity Announcement for the specific due dates. Eligibility is not stated in a single plain category here beyond "Others," with applicants again directed to the FOA section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for the exact list of eligible entity types and any limitations.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed to fund organizations that can deliver hands-on, practical support to businesses pursuing public-sector contracting, with an emphasis on expanding participation in government procurement by making expert guidance and training broadly accessible through PTACs. For the complete requirements, selection criteria, match or cost-share expectations (if any), and submission instructions, the announcement directs interested applicants to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)?
PTAP is a Department of Defense-backed program created under Section 1241 of the DoD Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 98-525). Its purpose is to expand the pool of businesses that are able to compete for and perform government contracts.
2) What is the goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to fund organizations that will operate Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). These centers act as local or regional hubs that provide hands-on assistance to businesses seeking to sell to government buyers and participate in government supply chains.
3) Who is the issuing agency for this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency (DOD-DLA). The program is administered through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
4) What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The title is "Procurement Technical Assistance Program" and the funding opportunity number is DLA 201605.
5) What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
DLA expects to issue cooperative agreements (not standard procurement contracts). A cooperative agreement indicates the government anticipates an active partnership with the awardee in carrying out program goals, rather than simply purchasing a deliverable.
6) Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
7) What is the CFDA or program category listed for this funding?
The funding area is categorized under Business and Commerce with CFDA 12.002.
8) What activities are PTACs expected to deliver?
The core deliverable is operating a PTAC that provides information, counseling, and training related to pursuing contracting opportunities. This includes opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and also state and local governments.
9) What kind of help do PTACs provide to businesses?
PTACs provide practical guidance to help firms pursue public-sector contracting. The announcement highlights services such as information, counseling, and training on government contracting and navigating procurement processes.
10) Does PTAP focus only on prime contracts with the federal government?
No. PTACs also help businesses pursue subcontracting opportunities within government supply chains, including subcontracting with government prime contractors. Support also extends beyond DoD to other federal agencies and to state and local government contracting.
11) Are PTAC staff required to have specific expertise?
The announcement emphasizes that PTAC staff are procurement professionals. This is presented as a key feature of the program to ensure businesses receive expert guidance.
12) Do businesses have to pay for PTAC assistance?
Most of the direct assistance provided to businesses is offered at no cost. This is intended to reduce barriers for small and emerging suppliers.
13) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount shown is an award ceiling of $600,000.
14) How many awards does DLA expect to make?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the information provided.
15) When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both May 5, 2016.
16) What is the application deadline?
A single deadline date is not provided in the summary information. Applicants are directed to consult Section D.4 of the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the specific due dates.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not stated as a single plain category in the summary beyond "Others." Applicants are directed to the FOA section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for the full list of eligible entity types and any restrictions.
18) Is this funding intended for starting new PTACs, continuing existing PTACs, or both?
Both. The funding opportunity supports organizations that will stand up new PTACs or continue operating existing PTACs.
19) What is the main public benefit or intended impact of the program?
The program aims to broaden participation in government procurement by making expert guidance and training accessible through PTACs. The overall intent is to increase the number of capable businesses that can successfully compete for and perform public-sector contracts.
20) Where can applicants find the complete requirements and submission instructions?
The announcement directs interested applicants to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for complete requirements, selection criteria, any match or cost-share expectations (if applicable), and detailed submission instructions. Deadline details are specifically referenced as being in Section D.4.
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