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USDOT OSDBU Region 6 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement

This opportunity is a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), to establish and operate the Region 6 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - Program Scope: - Operate the Region 6 SBTTAC to support small businesses in transportation contracting across Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and Guam - Provide technical assistance, business counseling, capital infusion support, training workshops, outreach, stakeholder engagement, and referrals to USDOT programs - Key Service Deliverables: - Capital infusion assistance for 120 transactions (loans, lines of credit, bonding, working capital, etc.) - 2,028 hours of individualized business counseling (procurement readiness, business planning, certifications, marketing, etc.) - 10 structured training workshops or programs (including at least three in-person sessions) - Notable Requirements: - 15% non-federal cost match required in the base year - Measurable, outcome-driven service delivery with full documentation of outcomes and performance metrics - Use of a designated CRM system for performance tracking - Applicants must be eligible nonprofit or educational organizations with demonstrated expertise in transportation contracting - No OEMs or commercial product vendors are specified, as this is a technical assistance and service program

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), announces funding availability under NOFO Number OST/OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-Region 6-FY2026-1 to establish and operate the Region 6 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). This cooperative agreement is for one award with a 12-month base year and two option years based on performance. The program aims to provide technical support to small businesses in Region 6 states, including capital infusion assistance, business counseling, training workshops, outreach, and referrals to USDOT programs. The award amount is fixed at $441,559.

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