[City of El Paso] Defense Industrial Base Business Application Form (DIBBs)

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Defense Readiness Incentive Application Form

The City of El Paso’s Defense Industrial Based Business Incentive (DIBBs), established under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, supports local manufacturers in the Advanced Manufacturing District (AMD) to strengthen the defense industrial base. The program offers financial incentives to help businesses achieve Defense Readiness Level 6, enhancing their ability to compete for U.S. Department of Defense contracts.

The City of El Paso requires the following information in order to process an application for incentives. Customarily, this information is protected by the State of Texas through the Texas Government code § 552.131 and is not subject to public disclosure until the incentive agreement is executed. An application does not guarantee an incentive grant until it is reviewed and approved by the City of El Paso.

The Applicant acknowledges that the City of El Paso is a governmental body subject to the Texas Public Information Act (PIA) and thus may be required to release information in accordance with the PIA. Any information the Applicant considers to be proprietary, trade secret, or otherwise confidential in its application or other information furnished to the City to facilitate the procedures for notice to third party under the PIA should be marked and noted.

Guidelines for the Defense Industrial Base Business Readiness Level Incentive

SECTION A. APPLICANT INFORMATION

1. Business Name

3a. Name of contact person

3b. Contact Phone

3c. Contact Email

SECTION B. COMPANY INFORMATION

4. Years in Operation

5. Current Number of Employees

6a. Business Type

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Corporation

6b. Industry

7. NAICS Code

8. Federal Tax ID (EIN)

9. Have you registered your business in SAM.gov?

Yes

10a. Do you have a CAGE code?

Yes

10b. If [x] Yes, provide CAGE Code

11. Brief description of your business

SECTION C. ELIGIBILITY

12. Is the company currently in good standing with the City of El Paso, with no delinquent taxes, fees, or other outstanding obligations

Yes

SECTION D. CERTIFICATION SEEKING

13. Which certification type are you currently seeking?

ISO 9001

AS9100

Both

SECTION E. CERTIFICATION ALREADY OBTAINED

14. If certification was already obtained, which type

ISO 9001

AS9100

Both

15. What date was it obtained?

16. Name of certifying body?

17. Certificate number

SECTION F. DECLARATIONS

I hereby declare:

The business is located within the City of El Paso.
I understand that this is a federal grant program.
On behalf of the business I commit to maintain certification for three (3) years.

18. Acknowledgement

I acknowledge the declaration outlined under Section G.

SECTION G. SIGNATURE & CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I am familiar with the provisions contained in the current incentive policy and guidelines, and that the information provided in this application may become part of an incentive agreement with the City of El Paso. I also certify that I am authorized to sign this application and that the information provided here is true and correct, and that knowingly providing false information may result in voiding this application and termination of any incentive agreement. I understand that submission does not guarantee approval.

Signatory Title

Sign Here

First Name

Last Name

Choose how to sign

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I agree to electronically sign and to create a legally binding contract between the other party and myself, or the entity I am authorized to represent.