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Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) Service Grant

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) seeks a qualified organization to operate the Region 3 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) - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate the Region 3 SBTTAC to support small businesses in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin - Deliver technical assistance, capital infusion support, individualized business counseling, structured training workshops, outreach, and referrals to USDOT programs - Key Service Requirements: - Facilitate at least 43 capital infusion transactions annually (e.g., loans, lines of credit, bonding) - Provide a minimum of 1,219 hours of one-on-one business counseling per year - Conduct at least 10 structured training workshops annually, including in-person and virtual sessions on topics such as procurement readiness, cybersecurity, financial management, and transportation contracting - Ensure measurable, outcome-driven services and compliance with federal financial and performance standards - Eligibility and Notable Requirements: - Open to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and state governments with expertise in transportation contracting and technical assistance - Applicants must have a physical office in one of the covered states and meet strict financial and performance criteria - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a service delivery grant - Total award for the base year is $278,272, with two potential option years

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), announces funding availability to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). This cooperative agreement is for one award covering a 12-month base year with two option years based on performance. The program aims to provide technical support to small businesses in transportation across several states in Region 3, including Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Services include capital infusion assistance, business counseling, training workshops, outreach, and referrals to USDOT programs.

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