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Region 5 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) seeks a partner to operate the Region 5 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC), supporting small businesses in the transportation sector across seven states. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) - Office of the Secretary (OST) - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a technical assistance and outreach program. - Services Requested: - Capital infusion assistance: Facilitate at least 72 financing transactions (loans, lines of credit, bonding, working capital, etc.) for small businesses - Counseling and technical assistance: Deliver a minimum of 1,518 hours of one-on-one business counseling in procurement readiness, business planning, compliance, certifications, marketing, and more - Training workshops and programs: Conduct at least 10 structured workshops, webinars, or training programs annually, including at least three in-person sessions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be eligible nonprofits or transportation-related organizations with demonstrated expertise in transportation contracting and technical assistance - Services must be delivered across Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado - Measurable outcomes are required, including specific targets for financing transactions, counseling hours, and training events - Compliance with federal regulations and ability to refer clients to USDOT programs such as the National Bonding Education Program (BEP) - No product procurement or OEM-specific requirements are included in this solicitation.

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is offering a cooperative agreement to establish and operate the Region 5 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 the transportation sector across Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado. The goal is to help small businesses compete for and manage DOT-funded transportation-related contracts at federal, state, and local levels. The cooperative agreement is for one award for up to 12 months with two option years based on performance, with a total funding of $382,925 for Region 5.

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