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What is CCR?
Is there anyplace where I can obtain assistance with government contracting?
What is the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program?
How do I register for CCR?
How do I apply to the 8(a) BD program?
What are the basic requirements an 8(a) applicant firm must meet?
Will having a specific business consultant prepare my 8(a) application increase my chances of being approved?
What is SBA's definition of a small business concern?
What is a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code?
Who are socially disadvantaged individuals?
Can an individual who is not a member of a designated group claim social disadvantage?
Where do I find information on the Defense Grant and Agreement Regulation System (DGARS)?
What evidence must an individual who is not a designated group member provide to show social disadvantage?
What is a facility clearance for a DoD contract? Are there different levels of clearance?
How does an agency decide what to order from GSA FSS Schedules?
How does the PACE program work?
Is DoD leading industry or following industry by adopting RFID?
How has industry reacted to the RFID policy?
DoD assumes tagging costs will be included in the cost of acquisition. If a supplier wants to voluntarily tag cases and pallets, can costs be increased under the existing contract? How will this work with the competitive bid process?
How does DoD plan to engage industry in the implementation of this policy, as commercial industries are DoD suppliers? If a commercial company is to be required to apply RFID technology to a military order for materiel - how will they be advised to build their own processes?
Has RFID been used at DoD before?
Why is RFID technology being implemented in the DoD Supply Chain?
Why is RFID essential to the DoD Supply Chain?
Why is DoD issuing this policy?
Why implement now when the technology is "immature"?
What kind of tracking system would RFID replace (bar codes, for instance)?
Can you explain the RFID Technology?
What is RFID?
Does registering in the CCR market my company to the government?
What types of evidence can be used to assist in meeting the burden of proof?
Must an individual who is not a member of a designated group show discrimination in education, employment, and business history in order to show negative impact on entry into or advancement in the business world because of the disadvantage?
What does it mean to be economically disadvantaged?
What percentage of ownership in the applicant firm must be owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals?
Is ownership by a trust allowed?
Can a disadvantaged individual or firm have ownership in more than one 8(a) Participant?
Are there any ownership restrictions placed on nondisadvantaged individuals or firms?
How does SBA view control of an applicant or 8(a) concern?
Does SBA require the disadvantaged individual to have the technical expertise and hold the critical license in order to demonstrate that he or she controls and manages the applicant firm?
How does SBA determine disadvantaged control of a corporate Board of Directors?
What is a super majority?
Are there restrictions placed on nondisadvantaged individuals in terms of their relationships with disadvantaged individuals and/or applicant firm?
What factors are considered by SBA in evaluating the potential for success requirement? SBA will evaluate the following:
Does SBA have a minimum length of time in business requirement?
Can a firm still apply for participation in the 8(a) BD Program if it has not been in business for two full years?
Can a firm be declined entry into the Program for reasons of character?
Are brokers eligible for the 8(a) BD Program?
What happens if an applicant firm or any of its principals fail to pay significant financial obligations owed to the federal government?
What if an application is declined?
How long can a company participate in the 8(a) program?
What does it mean to be "terminated" from the 8(a) BD Program?
What does it mean to "graduate" from the 8(a) BD Program?
What is the HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program?
What is the HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program?
How does a firm qualify for this program?
If I own the company applying for HUBZone certification, should I include myself when calculating the number of employees?
How does SBA define the term "reside" in reference to the residency requirement?
How does SBA define the term "principal office?"
I understand that some regulatory amendments became effective Feb. 20, 2001. What's changed?
If my small business has several offices and one is qualified as a "principal office" that serves as the basis for a HUBZone designation, can all my offices claim HUBZone certification?
What benefits are small businesses receiving under this program?
Can HUBZone certified firms receive any special loans, grants or tax credits through the HUBZone Program?
I've submitted a HUBZone application, but haven't heard anything yet. How can I check the status?
Does this program only apply to small businesses that are currently located in HUBZones, or can firms move to these areas and then become eligible to participate?
Now that I'm HUBZone certified, what should I do next?
Does a business that attempts to qualify for the HUBZone Program based upon its location on an Indian reservation have to be Indian owned?
The HUBZone Program is based on a geographical designation. Are there differences in these geographical assignments and approximately how many current locations are there for each?
How often can these designations change?
Which agencies participate in the HUBZone program and where are these contract opportunities posted for general public review?
Can the SBA protest a contracting officer's decision not to award a contract opportunity to a qualified HUBZone small business?
What is the difference between 8(a) certification and SDB certification?
What are SDB program benefits?
How do I apply for SDB certification?
If my SDB certification date has expired, may a Prime Contractor continue to count my firm as an SDB while my re-certification application is being processed?
Checking on the status of your SDB Application?
What certifications do I need before I can bid on government contracts?
Are there web sites where I can see what the government is buying?
What is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)?
What is the Defense Logistics Agencys Automated Best Value System (ABVS) and how does it affect me?
What is DoD's vision and goal with regard to the use of RFID?
What is a "NAICS" and how is it different from a SIC code?
When evaluating economic disadvantage, does SBA include assets that an individual claiming disadvantaged has recently transferred to another individual?
Are there special ownership provisions for individuals who reside in a community property or state territory?
How long does the 8(a) BD application process take?
Are 8(a) firms reviewed by SBA annually for compliance with eligibility requirements?
What's the easiest way to find the location of a HUBZone in my area?
Will small businesses participating in the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program that are already in or relocate to a HUBZone area be eligible to receive both 8(a) and HUBZone contracting opportunities
How can a firm's eligibility as a HUBZone participant be challenged?
What is the SBA's responsibility under the program?

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