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

http://www.sba.gov

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.

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