Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 6)

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, is seeking applications to establish and operate the Region 6 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center. The selected recipient will provide transportation-related technical assistance, business training, and capacity-building services to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete for transportation contracts. Eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education, and the project requires cost sharing or matching funds. The cooperative agreement is for a single award with a twelve-month base period and two performance-based option years. Applications are due by August 30, 2026, for a funding amount of $441,559, and inquiries can be directed to Lynn Bailey at lynn.bailey@dot.gov.