HUGE CHANGES TO THE HUBZONE PROGRAM |
HUBZone PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Contracting Program encourages small businesses to locate in and hire employees from economically disadvantaged areas of the United States. Companies participating in the program can receive competitive advantages in winning federal contracts. The HUBZone Empowerment Act was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997 under PL 105-135 with the legislative sponsorship of Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. DO YOU QUALIFY You can find the full qualification criteria in Title 13 Part 126 Subpart B of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). You can also get a preliminary assessment of whether you qualify at the SBA’s Certify website Are you a registered Small Business in SAM & DSBS? Is your company 51% owned & controlled by a U.S Citizen/s? Is your principal office located within a qualified HUBZone? Do 35% of your employees reside within a qualified HUBZone? | HUBZone Council Help Desk HUBZone Council members have access to a full-service HUBZone help desk to assist with any questions you may have regarding the program and ongoing requirements. SBA HUBZone program offers eligibility assistance on Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. E.T. 1-202-765-1264 access code 63068189#, |