How does a small business become officially designated as a Small Disadvantaged Business?
A. Small businesses may be certified as Small Disadvantaged Businesses by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Small Disadvantaged Businesses are eligible to receive certain preferences in federal procurement actions. Information on certification and procurement preference programs is available from SBA. It is significant to note that a small business need not necessarily be owned by a minority individual(s) to qualify for the Federal Small Disadvantaged Business Program.
Small businesses may be certified as Small Disadvantaged Businesses by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Small Disadvantaged Businesses are eligible to receive certain preferences in federal procurement actions. Information on certification and procurement preference programs is available from SBA. It is significant to note that a small business need not necessarily be owned by a minority individual(s) to qualify for the Federal Small Disadvantaged Business Program. Source of FAQ: http://www.dol.