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# REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) for Florida Defense Support # Project Year 202 5-20 26 # Division of Economic Development # Florida Department of Commerce # For the Florida Defense Support Commission # Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program # COM 26-RFA -00 3-Commission # 5:00 PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME # Released: July 2 , 202 5 # Application Due Date: August 25 , 202 5 # Disclaimer – NOTE: The receipt of applications in response to this grant opportunity does not imply or guarantee that any one or all > qualified applicants will be awarded a grant from the Florida Defense Support Commission /Florida Commerce .
# This Grant opportunity is not a competitive solicitation subject to the notice or challenge provisions of # Section 120. 57(3), Florida Statutes. 26-RFA -00 2-Commission SECTION 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW ................................
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................................ ........................ 25 26-RFA -00 2-Commission SECTION 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW The program is administered by the Division of Economic Development ( DED) within FloridaCommerce for the Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) .
The DED is issuing t his R equest for Application (RFA) to solicit grant applications from eligible applicants to support military community -based activities that: preserve and protect military installations; to assist Florida is for Veterans, Inc. with economic and workforce development efforts in military com- munities; to conduct planning and research and development to support military missions, businesses, and mil itary families; and to improve the state’s military -friendly environment fo r servicemembers, military dependents, military retirees, and businesses that bring military and base -related jobs to the state .
Section 288. 98 7(5)(b) , F. S.
, establishe s the Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program to support its mission and requires it to publicly adopt and publish guidelines and application procedures . This RFA describes the grant’s guidelines and application procedures.
Contingent upon and subject to an anticipated appropriation by the Florida Legislature, the FDSC and Flori- daCommerce announces the pro spective availability of FY 202 5–202 6 funds for eligible applicants to support local projects that benefit both the local community and military installation.
Projects to be funded under this program include those related to preserve and protect military installations; to assist Florida is for Veterans, Inc. with economic and workforce development efforts in military communities; to conduct planning and re search and development to support military missions, businesses, and military families; and to improve the state’s military -friendly environment for service- members, military dependents, military retirees, and businesses that bring military and base -related jobs to the state .
If such funds are not appropriated or available for the stated purpose, such event will not constitute the FDSC’s/ Flori- daCommerce ’s or the State’ s default with respect to any prospective grant award or Agreement resulting from this Funding is anticipated to be provided pursuant to the FY 202 5–202 6 General Appropriations Act, to support local projects deemed to have a positive impact on the military value of installations within the state.
Projects must meet one or more of the following criteria: • Preserve and protect military installations • Assist Florida is for Veterans, Inc. with economic and workforce development efforts in military communities • Conduct planning and research and development to support military missions, businesses, and military families • Improve the state’s military -friendly environment for service -members, military dependents, military retirees, and businesses that bring military and base -related jobs to the state .
An a pplicant will not be eligible to receive funding if it has not spent more than 50% of a previous grant . Eligible A.
Be an economic development applicant serving in the official capacity of a governing board of a county, munici- pality, special district, state university or state agency that will have the authority to maintain the project upon completion, and which represent a community or county in which a military installation is located . B. Provide all documentation and submission requirements as instructed by this RFA.
26-RFA -00 3-Commission 26-RFA -00 2-Commission 1. 7 Maximum Funds Available (Anticipated) / Maximum Individual Award (Anticipated) Florida Defense Support Commission total funding $2,0 00,000 . 00 / To be determined Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC ) Grant July 1, 202 5, to June 30, 202 6.
Grant Agreement terms may be negotiated between FloridaCommerce and Applicant (s) considering the Applicant ’s proposed project timeline and may be less than 12 months . Allowable and unallowable expenditures are defined by one or more of the following: A. Program expenditures must be in accordance with the requirements of the State of Florida Reference Guide for State Expenditures (https://www.
myfloridacfo. com/docs -sf/accounting -and -auditing -libraries/state -agen- cies/reference -guide -for -state -expenditures. pdf?
sfvrsn=b4cc3337_2 ); B. Sections 112. 061, 215.
97, and 215. 971, F. S.
; and C. Other fiscal requirements set forth in program laws, rules , and regulations. Grant recipients may only be reimbursed for allowable project costs resulting from obligations incurred during the Agreement period.
Activities for which state funds may NOT be spent include the following (this also applies to any subcontractors or consultants that are paid with Grant funds): A. Purchase of equipment, furniture, or fixtures ; B. Receptions, gifts, gift cards, awards, trophies, or membership dues ; C.
Lobbying any branch of state government ; D. Administration of the project in excess of 10 percent of the Grant award ; E. Project costs incurred related to the Agreement prior to its beginning date or after its ending date ; F.
Travel expenses not made pursuant to S. 112. 061, F.
S. ; G. Business entertainment expenses, including meals or activity fees ; H.
Participation in trade shows, air shows, consultant events, and congressional delegations for more than three key staff members and/or officers of the prospective Grantee per activity ; I. Participation in activities or events that are not located in the Continental United States (CONUS ); and J. On -base military construction projects.
1. 12 Submission of Multiple Applications is PROHIBITED An Applicant can be the prime Grant recipient for only one Application . A n Applicant may be a supporting partner for another community’s proposal.
The FDSC and FloridaCommerce anticipates that multiple grant awards will be awarded pursuant to this solicitation. The FDSC and FloridaCommerce will determine the number of grant awards , at FDSC’s and FloridaCommerce ’s sole and absolute discretion , based on the availability of funds and the quality of the submitted Application s.
The FDSC and FloridaCommerce reserve the right to offer grant awards for less than the amount requested in the Applicant s’ Application s as FDSC and FloridaCommerce deem is in the best interest of the State of Florida , the FDSC and Flori- daCommerce . The receipt of proposals in response to this RFA does not imply or guarantee that any one or all pro- posals will be awarded a Grant.
Additionally, prior to the final offer of the Grant award, the FDSC and Flori- daCommerce reserve the right to negotiate with Applicant all aspects of the Applicant ’s Application , including but not limited to , the scope of work and funding. 26-RFA -00 2-Commission Section 2: Timeline and Contact Information A. Listed below are the important actions and dates/times by which the actions must be taken or completed.
If the FDSC and FloridaCommerce finds it necessary to change any of these dates/times, then FloridaCommerce will include such changes in a subsequently published addendum. The time referenced in the table below is Eastern Please note that any updates, addenda, and clarifications to this RFA will be posted as an addendum on Flori- daCommerce’s website at www. FloridaJobs.
org/Military -Community -Programs . It is the Applicant’s responsi- bility to monitor FloridaCommerce’s website at www. FloridaJobs.
org/Military -Community -Programs Applications are due by 5:00 PM, EST, on August 25 , 2025 . Any application received after this time will be ineligible for consideration. i.
Applications shall be submitted via email to: DefenseGrants@commerce. fl. gov ; ii.
The anticipated posting of awards will be within 45 days of the close of the application cycle. Program Administrator – Military and Defense Contracts and Grants Email: DefenseGrants@commerce. fl.
gov Website: https://www. floridajobs. org/office -directory/division -of -economic -development/office -of -military -and -de- fense/military -community -programs A.
All work undertaken for this project is subject to public record requests including contract details and compensa- B. ALL EMAILS TO FLORIDACOMMERCE REGARDING THIS RFA MUST CONTAIN THE RFA NUM- BER ( 26-RFA -00 2-Commission ) IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL. Section 3: Program Requirements and Guidance Applicants must submit their questions concerning this RFA via e -mail to: DefenseGrants@commerce.
fl. gov and clearly identify the author of each e -mail. Each Applicant must carefully examine the specifications set forth in this solicitation with respect to the work to be performed.
Communication with the evaluation committee members during the applica- tion c ycle is strictly prohibited. Oral and telephone information shall not bind FloridaCommerce. Applicants must not rely upon oral or telephone information.
Applicants are strictly prohibited from discussing their application with any member of this RFA’s Evalu- ation Team. 26-RFA -00 2-Commission 3. 2 Submission of Applications Applications must be in compliance with the instructions given herein.
Applicants must submit their Applications to this RFA electronically to: DefenseGrants@commerce. fl. gov by the date and time specified in Section 2, part 2.
1. Note: This RFA has been updated making this document the only acceptable form to apply for the Project Year 202 5- 26 FDSC grant . Any responses provided using other RFA documents will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE EXACT TIME SPECIFIED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 3. 3 Withdrawal of Applications An Applicant may withdraw its submitted Application by e -mail request to FloridaCommerce no later than 72 hours (Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays excluded) after the Application’s due date and time indicated in Section 2, Part 2.
1. Any Application that expresses a shorter duration of validity may, in FloridaCommerce’s sole and absolute discre- tion, be accepted or rejected. 3.
4 Cost of Preparing Applicant ’s Application The FDSC and FloridaCommerce are not liable for any costs Applicant incurred in responding to this RFA, including , but not limited to, those for oral presentations, if applicable . 3. 5 Disclosure and Ownership of Application s by the Department An Applicant ’s Application is a public record subject to the production, disclosure, inspection , and copy provisions of Chapter 119, F.
S. , and Section 24(a) Article I of the Florida Constitution . An Applicant ’s Application , upon submission, and any resulting Agreement therefrom shall be FloridaCommerce ’s property except with respect to those parts asserted with the formalities described in Section 3.
6 , Exemption from Disclosure as a Public Record, to be confidential or exempt pursuant to Chapter 119, F. S . FloridaCommerce , in FloridaCommerce ’s sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to use, reproduce, and publish all Application s and Agreement s.
Pursuant to s. 215. 985(14), F.
S. , the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), has developed a web -based system that provides information and documentation about government agreements called the “Florida Accountability Con- tract Tracking System” or “FACTS. ” All or parts of the Application s to this solicitation may become published on FACTS as attachments to subsequently executed agreements.
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6 Exemption from Disclosure as a Public Record Applicant s must submit Application s’ contents which are asserted to be exempted by law from disclosure as a public record on a page or pages separate ly from the rest of the Application s’ s ubmission s, and must clearly mark each such alleged exempted parts “exempt,” “confidential,” or “trade secret” (as applicable), including the statutory basis for each such claim of exemption specifically identified in writing on each and every such page by an authorized representative of the Applicant ’s organization with legal authority to make this determination on behalf of the Applicant .
Failure to segregate and so identify any such content shall constitute a waiver of any claimed exemption as applied to the portion of the Application submission or other document in which the content is set forth. Concurrently, Applicant must provide FloridaCommerce with a separate redacted copy of its Application clearly titled “Redacted Copy ,” containing FloridaCommerce ’s solicitation name, number, and the nam e of the Applicant .
If Applicant fails to submit a Re- dacted Copy with its Application , FloridaCommerce is authorized to produce the entire document(s), data or records submitted by Applicant in answer to a public records request. Any claim of exemption from public disclosure is waived upon submission, unless documented as set forth above. FloridaCommerce will attempt to afford protection from disclosure of any trade secret as defined in s.
812. 081, F. S.
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S. , where identified as such in the reply, to the extent permitted under s. 815.
045, F. S. , or s.
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, is incomplete, and hereby agrees by submitting its A pplication that no remedy for damages may arise from any disclosure by Flori- daCommerce .
26-RFA -00 2-Commission By submitting its Application, Applicant shall protect, defend, indemnify, save , and hold harmless, the FDSC and Flor- idaCommerce from any and all claims, demands, liabilities and suits of any nature arising out of, because of, or due to failure of the FDSC and FloridaCommerce to release information redacted by the Applicant , and to further indemnify the FDSC and FloridaCommerce for any other loss the FDSC and FloridaCommerce incurs due to any claim being made against the FDSC and FloridaCommerce regarding portions of its Redacted Copy being confidential, proprietary, trade secret or otherwise not subject to disclosure.
3. 7 Type of Agreement Contemplated Applicant s should anticipate that all Agreements awarded hereunder will be paid on a cost -reimbursement basis. The FDSC and FloridaCommerce reserve the right, in the FDSC’s and FloridaCommerce ’s sole and absolute discretion, to award another type of Agreement if doing so will be most advantageous to the FDSC, FloridaCommerce and the State of Florida, price and other factors considered.
3. 8 Application Acceptance Period The FDSC and FloridaCommerce intend to execute the Agreement(s) as soon as practicable after posting of Flori- daCommerce ’s award decision.
The FDSC and FloridaCommerce , at the FDSC’s and FloridaCommerce ’s sole and absolute discretion, may rescind the award to an Applicant and terminate discussions with Applicant (s) if Applicant does not sign the proposed agreement within 60 days after the receipt of the proposed agreement .
Applicant s should anticipate they will be required to comply with all local, state , and federal laws, rules, regulations and codes whenever work is being performed under resulting Agreement s, and Applicant s shall have the obligation to obtain and maintain all permits and licenses for the duration of the Agreement s. 3.
10 Vendor Registration Applicant s should anticipate that, p rior to entering into an Agreement with the FDSC and FloridaCommerce , the se- lected Applicant will be required to register with the Florida Department of Management Services’ (DMS ) MyFlor- idaMarketPlace Vendor Registration System. Information about the registration process is available at the MyFlor- idaMarketPlace website at http://www. dms.
myflorida. com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarket- place/mfmp_vendors/requirements_for_vendor_registration . Applicant s who do not have Internet access may request assistance from MyFloridaMarketPlace Customer Services at (866) 352 -3776.
The following DMS Class/Group code s pertinent to vendor registration are provided below : 92111905, Military Relations 92101503, Community Outreach A list of Commodity Codes can be found here: https://www. dms. myflorida.
com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/commodity_codes 3. 11 Florida Department of State Registration Requirements All entities identified under Chapters 607, 617, 620, 621 and 865, F. S.
, shall be appropriately registered with the Florida Department of State prior to entering into an Agreement with the FDSC and FloridaCommerce . 3.
1 2 Conflict of Interest Each Applicant upon filing its Application represents and warrants that it presently has no interest in and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner of degree with the performance of the services required to be performed under any Agreement resulting from this solicitation.
Applicant s should anticipate that each Grantee is required to provide written notification to the FDSC and FloridaCommerce within five business days of the discovery of a potential conflict of interest under any Agreement . The FDSC and FloridaCommerce shall have final and absolute authority to determine whether a conflict of interest exists . 26-RFA -00 2-Commission 3.
1 3 Submittal Requirements Applicant s shall submit one complete, electronic copy of the signed original Grant Application, including all required attachments and documentation , compiled into a single file, and transmitted via e -mail as required in Section 3. 2 . , Sub- mission of Application s.
The original shall be labeled “Original Grant Application . ” The software used to produce the electronic files must be Adobe Acrobat version 6 or newer. The electronic file s must be logically named and clearly distinguishable from each other .
If the Applicant fails to submit the signed copy of its original Grant Application, as a courtesy, FloridaCommerce may contact the Applicant by telephone for submission of this document via e -mail. FloridaCommerce may do so, at Flor- idaCommerce ’s sole and absolute discretion, only when the Application has satisfied all other requirements of the so- As more particularly detailed in Section 3.
6 , Exemption from Disclosure as a Public Record , if Applicant considers any portion of its Grant Application to be confidential, the Applicant shall also submit one electronic redacted copy of the Application suitable for release to the public , transmitted via e -mail as required in Section 4, Application Submission Requirements .
Any confidential or trade secret information should either be redacted or completely removed in full compliance with Section 3, Part 3. 6 , Applicant ’s Duties to Assert Exemption from Disclosure as a Public Record, above.
Th e redacted copy shall be label ed “Redacted Copy ”, must include the statutory basis for each asserted exemption, and must include a transmittal letter authorizing release of the redacted version of the Application if FloridaCommerce receives a public records request. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to retain all financial and program records in an auditable manner.
Records must be made available to FloridaCommerce , the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Florida Auditor General, or Records must be maintained for five (5) years from the last activity of the program or longer if there is an ongoing Section 4: Application Submission Requirements • Activity : Defined as s tudies, presentations, analyses, plans, modeling and other activities which support the legisla- tive goals of the FDSC grant .
Activity(ies) can also be defined, as related to this RFA, as deliverables .
• Agreement : A written agreement between the FDSC and FloridaCommerce and the Grantee, including all docu- ments, exhibits and attachments specifying services to be performed or provided by the Grantee, billing rates for these services and the manner in which the Grantee shall be reimbursed for these services, which shall be executed by both the Grantee , the FDSC and FloridaCommerce .
• Agreement Manager : A person designated by FloridaCommerce who is charged with monitoring an Agreement through the term of the agreement and who is specifically responsible for enforcing performance of the Agreement terms and conditions, and maintaining all financial information, i.e., payment history, payment method, payment tracking, etc. The Agreement Manager serves as the liaison between FloridaCommerce and the Grantee regarding performance issues pertaining to the Agreement.
• Applicant : The person or entity applying in response to this RFA. • Application : The offer extended to the FDSC and FloridaCommerce in response to this RFA. • Budget Table Definitions: 26-RFA -00 2-Commission ➢ Salary: Base pay, bonuses, and commissions.
➢ Fringe: Benefits such as medical insurance, life insurance, and pension payments. ➢ Professional Services: Service or expertise rather than a manufactured product that does not require a ➢ Travel: Any travel allowed under the terms of the contract (must comply with State travel guidelines) .
➢ Subcontracted Services: Services provided under a contract between parties (e.g., construction contrac- ➢ Operating Supplies: Materials consumed or used in the operation of a business . ➢ Training Materials: Materials necessary as part of a training program . ➢ Marketing Materials: Products or content designed to market your company or its products and services .
➢ IT Support Services: Services that offer assistance and solutions for technology -related problems . ➢ Facilities: Costs associated with the day -to -day operations, maintenance and administration of a facility . ➢ Equipment: Items necessary to complete the tasks or activities under the terms of the agreement .
➢ Administration: Office supplies, postage, etc. (as allowed under the terms of the agreement) . ➢ Indirect Costs: Expenses incurred that are not directly related to making a product or service that cannot be directly traced to the production of a good or the provision of a service . Frequently referred to as overhead expenses such as utilities, accounting department costs and personnel department costs .
NOTE: If indirect costs will be paid they must be based on a specified rate, and the calculation should be shown in the agreement. Indirect costs must be in the approved agreement budget and the entity m ust be able to demonstrate that the costs are not duplicated elsewhere as direct costs. All indirect cost rates must be evaluated for reasonableness and allowability and must be allocated consistently.
• FloridaCommerce : Florida Department of Commerce . • FloridaCommerce Business Hours : 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM (EST), Monday through Friday, during which time FloridaCommerce conducts routine business. • FloridaCommerce Non -Business Hours : FloridaCommerce -observed holidays, weekends, and evening time frames during which FloridaCommerce is closed to conducting routine business.
• FloridaCommerce -Observed Holidays : Florida Commerce currently observes the following holidays. If any of these holidays fall on a Saturday, then the preceding Friday is observed. If any of these holidays fall on a Sunday, then the following Monday is observed.
➢ Thanksgiving Day and the following day • Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) : The Florida Defense Support Commission is a direct support organization created in Section 288. 987, F. S.
, to support Florida’s military and defense industries and communities . • Grantee : The person or entity that enters into an Agreement to provide contractual services to the FDSC and • Grantee’s Personnel : Persons directly employed by the Grantee. 26-RFA -00 2-Commission • Invoice : Grantee’s itemized document stating prices and quantities of goods and/or services delivered and sent to FloridaCommerce for verification and payment.
• Project Manager : FloridaCommerce ’s staff member(s), manager(s), grantee(s) or consultant(s) with overall re- sponsibility and authority to oversee the contractual services being performed or provided by the Grantee for the FDSC and FloridaCommerce as described in the Agreement. • Project Timeline : A timeline of the project to include start to finish.
The starting point may include initial pro- curement or solicitation of a contractor or subcontractor, or the permitting process. The finish point will mean completion of the project. • Subcontractor: A person or entity contracting to perform part of another’s entire Agreement, upon Flori- daCommerce ’s approval; also referred to as subgrantee.
• Subgrantee : A person or entity contracting to perform part of another’s entire Agreement, upon Flori- daCommerce ’s approval; also referred to as subcontractor. • Written Notice : Written Notice is herein defined as notice in writing, signed and may be an e -mail notice of the The Application shall be prepared by each Applicant utilizing 8. 5 inch x 11 inch paper and at least an 11 -point font size or larger.
The Application , and its attachments, submitted electronically, shall not exceed 40, single -sided, pages in length. Applicant s are advised that it is not necessary to file Application s with elaborate brochures and artwork, expen- sive paper and bindings, or other costly visual presentation aids . It is necessary, however, that Application s be filed in complete accordance with the instructions herein .
4. 3 Instructions for Preparation of the Application The instructions for this RFA are designed to help ensure that all Applications are reviewed and evaluated in a con- sistent manner, as well as to minimize costs and application time.
The requirements listed below are mandatory for each submitted Application to be considered for review: Applicant s must prepare Application s with the following sections , tabbed for ease of identification and review , and in the order outlined below: The Cover Letter must include the following information: i. RFA Title and Number ; ii. Due Date of the Application ; iii.
Include the following statement: “By virtue of submission, (the Proposer) declares that all information provided is true and correct and hereby affirm that the authorized representative ha s authority to bind the iv. Original or electronic signature of a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the Applicant.
If an Applicant fails to submit a signed transmittal cover letter with its Application, the FDSC and FloridaCommerce may, at their sole and absolute discretion, consider the applicant ineligible for review . Please note that, in the event the Applicant submits an Application as a joint venture, each member of the joint venture must complete and sign a separate Transmittal Cover Letter. 26-RFA -00 2-Commission B.
Table of Contents: The Table of Contents must contain section headings and subheadings along with correspond- C. Question Responses : Applicants shall provide succinct and specific answers to each question in Sections D-F below. Applicants shall not respond to a question with only a reference to another question or attached ma- terials.
However, if an Applicant needs additional space to fully answer a question, an attachment is acceptable. Please note , question responses where applicants only direct FloridaCommerce /Florida Defense Support Com- mission staff to another question , an attachment or online document will be scored as non -responsive. - Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank -26-RFA -00 2-Commission D.
Applicant Information : This section must be completed in its entirety. The Applicant’s Application must contain the following information in the format specified below : a. Organization Legal Name: g.
Federal Tax Identification Number: h. Contact Information (including telephone number and e -mail): 2. Organization Leadership a.
Organization President Executive Director/CEO : 3. Grant Manager Information 5. Florida Defense Support Commission grant projects are expected to support the mission of the Commis- sion as described under F.
S. 288. 987.
Does your project meet the criteria listed below? (Check all that > Preserve and protect military installations . > Assist Florida is for Veterans, Inc. with economic and workforce development efforts in military communities .
> Conduct planning and research and development to support military missions, businesses, and military families . > Improve the state’s military -friendly environment for service -members, military dependents, military retirees, and > businesses that bring military and base -related jobs to the state. 6.
Total amount requested from the FDS C for this Project : 7. Is this project associated with an other municipal/county/state/federal funded project? If yes, please provide a brief description and amounts of leveraged/matching funding 8.
Amounts of other leveraged/matching funding/contributions: e. Other: 26-RFA -00 2-Commission 9. Please provide a s uggested quote to be
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments and organizations in Florida's military communities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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