Small Disadvantaged Businesses

To ensure compliance with the constitutional standards established by the Supreme Court in Adarand Contractors, Inc vs.

Pena, relative to Federal action programs that use racial or ethnic criteria as a basis for decision making.



Agency - Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration maintains and strengthens the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.

Website Address

http://www.sba.gov




Program Accomplishments

During fiscal year 2004, nearly 1000 new certifications were issued.

Uses and Use Restrictions

The Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) program is a procurement tool designed to assist the government in finding firms capable of providing needed services, while at the same time, helping to address the traditional exclusion firms owned by disadvantaged individuals from contracting opportunities.

Participation in the SDB program and the benefits are restricted to those firms who have satisfied the eligibility requirements and have been certified by the Small Business Administration as an SDB.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicant must be: A small business concern as defined in SBA rules and regulations; firms must be at least 51 percent unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more U.S.

citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged as defined by 13 CFR 124.105, 124.109, 124.110, and 124.111.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and small businesses owned and operated by such individuals; economically disadvantaged Indian tribes including Alaskan Native Corporations and economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian organizations.

Credentials/Documentation

Documentation to establish that all program eligibility criteria are met.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Electronic application through SBA's webpage at www.sba.gov.

Award Procedures

Applicant is notified of a decision by letter from the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility.

Deadlines

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Authorization

Small Business Act of 1953, as amended, Section 7(b)(2), Public Law 85-536, 15 U.S.C. 636(b); Public Law 95-507.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately 75 days. The majority are completed within 45 days.

Appeals

Requests for reconsideration of a declined application may be made within 45 days from the date of service of the decline letter.

Renewals

SDB Certification lasts, generally, for a three (3) year period. Firms may reapply after their initial certification has expired.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Three years renewable.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Not applicable.

Audits

Not applicable.

Records

Completed applications must be maintained.

Financial Information

Account Identification

73-0100-0-1-376.

Obigations

Administrative Costs: FY 07 $1,235,000; FY 08 $1,294,000; FY 09 $1,459,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

13 CFR Part 124 8(a) Business Development; 124 Subpart B, Eligibility Certification and Protests Relating to Small Disadvantaged Business Programs.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20416. E-Mail address: www.sba.gov/sdb.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.



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