Simpler Grants.gov #OST/OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-Region 4-FY2026-1

USDOT OSDBU Region 4 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 4 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) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant for nonprofit service providers. - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of the Region 4 SBTTAC to support small businesses in transportation contracting across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. - Capital infusion assistance for 65 transactions (e.g., loans, lines of credit, bonding, working capital) - 1,170 hours of individualized business counseling (procurement readiness, business planning, certifications, marketing, etc.) - 10 structured training workshops/programs (at least 3 in-person, covering topics like procurement, financial management, bonding, safety, and contracting) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with proven expertise in transportation contracting and capacity for multi-state service delivery. - Physical office required in Region 4. - Measurable deliverables: capital infusion transactions, counseling hours, and training sessions. - Full documentation of services and outcomes is required. - Registration in SAM.gov and proof of tax-exempt status are mandatory.

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is offering a cooperative agreement to establish and operate the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The program aims to provide outreach, financial and technical assistance, business training, counseling, marketing, and information dissemination to small businesses in Region 4 states to help them compete for and manage DOT-funded transportation-related contracts. The cooperative agreement is for one award with a 12-month base period and up to two option years, focusing on measurable, outcome-driven services including capital infusion assistance, individualized counseling, structured training, outreach, and referrals to USDOT programs. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with expertise in transportation contracting and the capacity to support multi-state regional service delivery.

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