94-12252. Business Development Center Applications: Monmouth-Ocean- Atlantic, NJ (Service Area)  

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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    
    Minority Business Development Agency
    
     
    
    Business Development Center Applications: Monmouth-Ocean-
    Atlantic, NJ (Service Area)
    
    AGENCY: Minority Business Development Agency.
    
    ACTION: Notice.
    
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    SUMMARY: In accordance with Executive Order 11625, and 15 U.S.C. 1512, 
    the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is soliciting 
    competitive applications under its Minority Business Development Center 
    (MBDC) program. The total cost of performance for the first budget 
    period (12 months) from October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1995 is 
    estimated at $198,971. The total Federal Amount is $169,125 and is 
    composed of $165,000 plus the Audit Fee Amount of $4,125. The 
    application must include a minimum cost-share of 15% ($29,846) of the 
    total project cost through non-Federal contributions. Cost-sharing 
    contributions may be in the form of cash contributions, client fees, 
    in-kind contributions or combinations thereof. The MBDC will operate in 
    the Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic, N.J. geographic service area.
        The funding instrument for the MBDC will be a cooperative 
    agreement. Competition is open to individuals, non-profit and for-
    profit organizations, state, and local governments, American Indian 
    tribes and educational institutions.
        The MBDC Program provides business development services to the 
    minority business community to help establish and maintain viable 
    minority businesses. To this end, MBDA funds organizations to identify 
    and coordinate public and private sector resources on behalf of 
    minority individuals and firms; to offer a full range of management and 
    technical assistance to minority entrepreneurs; and to serve as a 
    conduit of information and assistance regarding minority business.
        Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: the 
    experience and capabilities of the firm and its staff in addressing the 
    needs of the business community in general and, specifically, the 
    special needs of minority businesses, individuals and organizations (50 
    points); the resources available to the firm in providing business 
    development services (10 points); the firm's approach (techniques and 
    methodologies) to performing the work requirements included in the 
    application (20 points); and the firm's estimated cost for providing 
    such assistance (20 points).
        An application must receive at least 70% of the points assigned to 
    each evaluation criteria category to be considered programmatically 
    acceptable and response. Those applications determined to be acceptable 
    and responsive will then be evaluated by the Director of MBDA. Final 
    award selections shall be based on the number of points received, the 
    demonstrated responsibility of the applicant, and the determination of 
    those most likely to further the purpose of the MBDA program. Negative 
    audit findings and recommendations and unsatisfactory performance under 
    prior Federal Awards may result in an application not being considered 
    for award. The applicant with the highest point score will not 
    necessarily receive the award.
        MDCSs shall be required to contribute at least 15% of the total 
    project cost through non-Federal contributions. To assist them in this 
    effort, MBDCs may charge client fees for management and technical 
    assistance (M&TA) rendered. Based on a standard rate of $50 per hour, 
    MBDCs will charge client fees at 20% of the total cost for firms with 
    gross sales of $500,000 or less, and 35% of the total cost for firms 
    with gross sales of over $500,000.
        Quarterly reviews culminating in year-to-date evaluations will be 
    conducted to determine if funding for the project should continue. 
    Continued funding will be at the total discretion of MBDA based on such 
    factors as the MBDC's performance, the availability of funds and Agency 
    priorities.
    
    DATES: The closing date for application is June 21, 1994. Applications 
    must be postmarked on or before June 21, 1994. The mailing address for 
    submission is:
    
    ADDRESSES: New York Regional Office, Minority Business Development 
    Agency, Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, room-3729, New York, New York 
    10278, (Area Code & Telephone Number): (212) 264-3262.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William R. Fuller, Acting Regional 
    Director, New York Office at (212) 264-3262.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Anticipated processing time of this award is 
    120 days, Executive order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal 
    Programs,'' is not applicable to this program. The collection of 
    information requirements for this project have been approved by the 
    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB control number 
    0640-0006. Questions concerning the preceding information can be 
    answered by the contact person indicated above, and copies of the 
    application kits and applicable regulations can be obtained at the 
    above address.
        Pre-Award Costs--Applicants are hereby notified that if they incur 
    any costs prior to an award being made, they do so solely at their own 
    risk of not being reimbursed by the Government. Notwithstanding any 
    verbal assurance that an applicant may have received, there is no 
    obligation on the part of the Department of Commerce to cover pre-award 
    costs. Awards under this program shall be subject to all Federal laws, 
    and Federal and Departmental regulations, policies, and procedures 
    applicable to Federal financial assistance awards.
        Outstanding Account Receivable--No award of Federal funds shall be 
    made to an applicant who has an outstanding delinquent Federal debt 
    until either the delinquent account is paid in full, repayment schedule 
    is established and at least one payment is received, or other 
    arrangements satisfactory to the Department of Commerce are made.
        Name Check Policy--All non-profit and for-profit applicants are 
    subject to a name check review process. Name checks are intended to 
    reveal if any key individuals associated with the applicant have been 
    convicted of or are presently facing criminal charges such as fraud, 
    theft, perjury or other matters which significantly reflect on the 
    applicant's management honesty or financial integrity.
        Award Termination--The Departmental Grants Officer may terminate 
    any grant/cooperative agreement in whole or in part any time before the 
    date of completion whenever it is determined that the award recipient 
    has failed to comply with the conditions of the grant/cooperative 
    agreement. Examples of some of the conditions which can cause 
    termination are failure to meet cost-sharing requirements; 
    unsatisfactory performance of the MBDC work requirements; and reporting 
    inaccurate or inflated claims of client assistance. Such inaccurate or 
    inflated claims may be deemed illegal and punishable by law.
        False Statements--A false statement on an application for Federal 
    financial assistance is grounds for denial or termination of funds, and 
    grounds for possible punishment by a fine or imprisonment as provided 
    in 18 U.S.C. 1001.
        Primary Applicant Certifications--All primary applicants must 
    submit a completed Form CD-511, ``Certifications Regarding Debarment, 
    Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace 
    Requirements and Lobbying.''
        Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension--Prospective participants 
    (as defined at 15 CFR part 26, section 105) are subject to 15 CFR part 
    26, Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension'' and the related section 
    of the certification form prescribed above applies.
        Drug Free Workplace--Grantees (as defined at 15 CFR part 26, 
    section 605) are subject to 15 CFR part 26, subpart F, ``Governmentwide 
    Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)'' and the related section 
    of the certification form prescribed above applies.
        Anti-Lobbying--Persons (as defined at 15 CFR part 28, section 105) 
    are subject to the lobbying provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1352, ``Limitation 
    on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting 
    and financial transactions,'' and the lobbying section of the 
    certification form prescribed above applies to applications/bids for 
    grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts for more than $100,000.
        Anit-Lobbying Disclosures--Any applicant that has paid or will pay 
    for lobbying using any funds must submit an SF-LLL, ``Disclosure of 
    Lobbying Activities,'' as required under 15 CFR part 28, appendix B.
        Lower Tier Certification--Recipients shall require applications/
    bidders for subgrants, contracts, subcontracts, or other lower tier 
    covered transactions at any tier under the award to submit, if 
    applicable, a completed Form CD-512, ``Certifications Regarding 
    Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier 
    Covered Transactions and Lobbying'' and disclosure form, SF-LLL, 
    ``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.'' Form CD-512 is intended for the 
    use of recipients and should not be transmitted to DOC. SF-LLL 
    submitted by any tier recipient or subrecipient should be submitted to 
    DOC in accordance with the instructions contained in the award 
    document.
    
    11.800 Minority Business Development (Catalog of Federal Domestic 
    Assistance)
    
        Dated: May 11, 1994.
    William R. Fuller,
    Acting Regional Director, New York Regional Office.
    [FR Doc. 94-12252 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
05/19/1994
Department:
Minority Business Development Agency
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
94-12252
Dates:
The closing date for application is June 21, 1994. Applications
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: May 19, 1994