Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility (59.049)
Program
59.049 Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility
Federal Agency
Agency: Small Business Administration
Authorization
Small Business Act of 1953, 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 basis for decision making.
Types of Assistance
DIRECT 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 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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Electronic application through SBA's webpage at www.sba.gov.
Award Procedure
Applicant is notified of a decision by letter from the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
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
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Three years renewable. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Additional details available on SBA's website at sba.gov.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
Completed applications must be maintained.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
73-0100-0-1-376.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 08 $1,086,000; FY 09 est not reported.; FY 10 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not Applicable.
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
David Lippold 409 3rd. Street, SW, Suite 6000, Washington, District of Columbia 20416 Email: david.lippold@sba.gov Phone: 202-205-6569
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
