Management and Technical Assistance for Minority Business Enterprises (81.082)
Program
81.082 Management and Technical Assistance for Minority Business Enterprises
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF MINORITY ECONOMIC IMPACT, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC IMPACT AND DIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorization
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, Title II, Public Law 95-91, as amended, Public Law 95-619; Public Law 95-507; National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978, Title VI, Section 211(d), 42 U.S.C. 7141(d).
Program Number
81.082
Last Known Status
Deleted 04/29/2004 (Budgetary authority expired September 30, 2003)
Objectives
(1) To support increased participation of minority, and women-owned small businesses and operated business enterprises (MBE's); (2) to develop energy-related minority small business assistance programs; (3) to encourage public/private partnerships to provide technical assistance to MBE's; (4) to transfer applicable technology from national Federal laboratories to MBE's; and (5) to increase DOE's high technology research and development contracting activities.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The services provided include: (1) Identification and compilation of DOE high technology procurement opportunities; (2) technical assistance to minority and women-owned small businesses and communities; (3) dissemination of DOE energy- technology opportunities to MBE's; (4) financial proposal and bid assistance to MBE's; and (5) match business opportunities in public and private organizations with minority business firms and educational institutions. The services provided by the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity are outside of the scope of similar services provided by DOE's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, as authorized by its charter, Public Law 95-507.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Minority business enterprises may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
MBEs wanting to do business with DOE will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Standard Form 129, Business Capability Statement. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
MBEs are to contact DOE and request assistance. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Program is funded yearly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
Increased visibility and recognition of the program by participating in the National Technology Initiative Conference. Implemented a program to support energy-related minority and women-owned small businesses in the application of energy-related technologies to foster economic development through technology transfer.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0228-0-1-276.
Obligations
(Advisory) FY 02 $500,000; FY 03 est $500,000; and FY 04 est to be determined.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy, ED-1, Forrestal Building, Room 5B-110, Washington, DC 20585. Contact: Sterling Nichols. Telephone: (202) 586-8698. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
http://www.hr.doe.gov/ed/index.html
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
