Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility (59.049)
Program
59.049 Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility
Federal Agency
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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.
Program Number
59.049
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
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 basic for decision making.
Types of Assistance
Direct Loans; Guaranteed/Insured Loans.
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 need services, while at the same time, helping to address the traditional exclusion of minority owned firms 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 a 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 unconditional 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
Small businesses.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
SBA Form 2065, SBA Form 355, SBA Form 413, IRS Form 4506, and other documents identified in the SDB Checklist, as applicable.
Award Procedure
Applicant is notified of a decision by letter from the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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 last, 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
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Completed applications must be maintained.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2001, an estimated 2,500 certifications were issued.
Financial Information
Account Identification
73-0100-0-1-376.
Obligations
(Loans) FY 02 $9,700,000; FY 03 est $10,814,000; and FY 04 est 9,000,000.
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.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Program Contact: Terri A. Dickerson. Telephone: (202) 619-1850 or (800) 558-0884. E-Mail address: www.sba.gov/sdb.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
