The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is federally mandated by the Department of Transportation to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of Federal contracts. The program creates a level playing field for small companies that are Black, Hispanic, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Islanders, Subcontinent Asians, or women owned.
Questions contact
V. West Contracting Consulting Services
PO Box 11793, Portland, OR 97211
Phone: 503-493-6027
Fax: 503-493-6029
Email: vwest@vwservices.com
Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDB) program is administered by the Small Business Administration. It was created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy by providing advantages and benefits in the federal procurement process. Certified companies may benefit primarily in two ways. First SDB’s are eligible for special bidding considerations and second the program provides evaluation credits to primes, who do business with SDBs. For more information read the information provided by the following links.
Questions Contact: Jim Steiner (SBA) at 503/326-2586
8a Business Development Program
The 8a program like the SDB program described above is administered by the SBA and created to help disadvantaged businesses compete in the American Economy. It differs in that 8a companies enter into a 9 year partnership with the SBA to develop and grow their business. Also any business accepted into the program automatically qualifies for SDB certification.
Questions Contact: Jim Steiner (SBA) at 503/326-2586
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (Hubzone)
The Hubzone program provides contracting assistance to companies located in historically underutilized businesses zones as prescribed by the SBA. The primary purpose of the program is to encourage economic development and increase employment in these distressed urban and rural areas. Certified business qualify for: 1. Competitive Hubzone contracts 2. sole source Hubzone contracts 3. Full and Open Competitive Contracts (price evaluation preference). For more information go to the links listed below.
Hubzone Locations
, enter the Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code, and click the "Search" Button.
, click on the state, or select a state from the pop-up menu.
, enter the name of the county, and select the state from the pop-up menu.
, enter the name of the town, and select the state from the pop-up menu.
GCAP is funded in part by a grant from the Defense Logistics Agency, the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department and by contract with the Oregon Department of Transportation. GCAP is administered by the Organization for Economic Initiatives, Inc. (OEI), a private non-profit corporation.
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