Opportunity Information: Apply for DLA 201801
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) - Option Period is a Department of Defense funding opportunity administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to support the continued operation of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). PTAP was originally created under Section 1241 of the DoD Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 98-525) with a clear purpose: increase the number of U.S. businesses that are able to compete for and perform government contracts. In practical terms, the program is designed to strengthen the government contracting "pipeline" by helping firms understand how public-sector buying works and how to successfully pursue those opportunities.
Through this announcement (Funding Opportunity Number DLA 201801), DLA intends to issue cooperative agreements to eligible participants so they can maintain PTACs that deliver hands-on technical assistance, guidance, and training to businesses interested in selling to the government. The assistance provided by PTAC procurement professionals typically includes help identifying contracting opportunities with DoD and other federal agencies, as well as state and local government buyers. PTACs also support firms seeking subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors, which can be an important entry point for smaller companies that are not yet ready to pursue prime awards directly. A notable feature of the program is that most PTAC services are provided free of charge to the businesses receiving assistance, making the centers a widely accessible resource for companies that may not have the budget for private consulting support.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning the government expects substantial involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is Business and Commerce, and the associated CFDA number is 12.002. The listing indicates an award ceiling of up to $600,000 and an expectation of approximately 97 awards, reflecting a national network approach rather than a single centralized project. The opportunity was created on July 12, 2017, and the original closing date is listed as September 30, 2018.
In terms of whom the PTACs are meant to serve, the program emphasizes outreach and support for a range of priority groups within the small business community and related institutions. This includes small business concerns broadly, as well as small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The description also highlights historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions, signaling an intent to ensure the benefits of procurement readiness and contracting participation extend to organizations and communities that have historically faced barriers to entry in federal contracting. Eligible applicants are listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, which typically indicates that specific types of entities operating regional centers (often public, nonprofit, or educational organizations) may qualify to run PTACs under the program rules.Apply for DLA 201801
- The Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Procurement Technical Assistance Program - Option Period" 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 Jul 12, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2018. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 97 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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