Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 016 001
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 12 016 001; CFDA 12.016) is a Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services cooperative agreement focused on providing and sustaining specialized shuttle transportation tied to BRAC 133 operations at the Mark Center Facility and the Pentagon Reservation. The core purpose is to ensure reliable transit connections between three key points: the Mark Center, the Pentagon, and the City of Alexandria, Virginia, supporting daily commuting and access for the workforce and the surrounding community.
Service delivery under the award is structured around two established routes operated by local and regional transit providers: the City of Alexandria DASH 102X Shuttle and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) 7M Shuttle. A major service requirement highlighted in the announcement is the 102X express frequency during weekday peak commute windows. Specifically, the 102X must provide at least four express trips per hour in each direction between the Mark Center and the King Street Metro station during peak periods. That standard effectively translates to an express bus about every 15 minutes on average in each direction, which is intended to reduce wait times, improve predictability, and better align service levels with peak commuter demand.
The opportunity defines peak periods as weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., capturing the morning and afternoon rush associated with typical federal work schedules. The description also notes an important rider access change: BRAC 133 Mark Center employees will no longer be required to present identification to board the shuttle for free, simplifying boarding procedures and likely speeding up dwell times at stops. At the same time, the 102X buses will remain open to the general public, meaning the service is not restricted only to government employees and is positioned as part of the broader transit network serving Alexandria and regional connections.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized under “Other” with a “Cooperative Agreement” as the funding instrument type and “Transportation” as the activity category. Eligible applicants are limited to city or township governments, which aligns with the operational role of the City of Alexandria in providing DASH service and coordinating local transit resources. The posting indicates an award ceiling of $1,816,902 and anticipates making two awards, consistent with the dual-route approach involving both DASH and WMATA service components.
The opportunity was created on July 30, 2021, with an original closing date of August 29, 2021. The point of contact listed for the program is Michael A. Jarrell at the Pentagon Reservation (Washington Headquarters Services), with email michael.a.jarrell8.civ@mail.mil and phone 571-372-0904, indicating that program oversight and coordination sit within the Department of Defense’s Washington-area support structure. Overall, the grant is best understood as a targeted, operational transit-support agreement designed to maintain frequent, commuter-oriented shuttle links among the Mark Center, the Pentagon, and Alexandria through established public transit providers and routes.Apply for 12 016 001
- The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DASH 102X Route and WMATA 7M Route" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.016.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,816,902.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name or identifier of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 12 016 001 and CFDA 12.016.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The announcement lists the opportunity category as "Other" and the activity category as "Transportation."
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to provide and sustain specialized shuttle transportation tied to BRAC 133 operations at the Mark Center Facility and the Pentagon Reservation, ensuring reliable transit connections among the Mark Center, the Pentagon, and the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Which locations are intended to be connected by the supported shuttle service?
The service is intended to support reliable transit connections between three key points: the Mark Center, the Pentagon, and the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Which specific shuttle routes are referenced in the opportunity?
Service delivery is structured around two established routes: the City of Alexandria DASH 102X Shuttle and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) 7M Shuttle.
What service frequency requirement is highlighted for the DASH 102X route?
During weekday peak commute windows, the 102X must provide at least four express trips per hour in each direction between the Mark Center and the King Street Metro station. This is effectively an express bus about every 15 minutes on average in each direction during peak periods.
How does the opportunity define peak commute periods?
Peak periods are defined as weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Is the 102X shuttle limited to government employees only?
No. The opportunity notes that the 102X buses will remain open to the general public and are not restricted only to government employees.
Will BRAC 133 Mark Center employees need to show identification to ride for free?
No. The description states that BRAC 133 Mark Center employees will no longer be required to present identification to board the shuttle for free.
What operational goal is implied by the change to ID requirements?
By removing the need to present identification for free boarding, the announcement indicates a simplified boarding process, which would likely speed up boarding and reduce stop dwell times.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants are limited to city or township governments.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,816,902.
How many awards does the posting anticipate making?
The posting anticipates making two awards, consistent with the dual-route approach involving both DASH and WMATA service components.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 30, 2021, and the original closing date was August 29, 2021.
Who is the point of contact for the opportunity?
The point of contact listed is Michael A. Jarrell at the Pentagon Reservation (Washington Headquarters Services).
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Email: michael.a.jarrell8.civ@mail.mil. Phone: 571-372-0904.
What does the opportunity indicate about the role of existing transit providers?
The announcement frames the service around established local and regional transit providers operating the two routes: the City of Alexandria (DASH) and WMATA.
What commuter needs is this agreement designed to support?
It is designed to support daily commuting and access for the workforce associated with the Mark Center Facility and the Pentagon Reservation, while also serving the surrounding community through public access to the 102X route.
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