219.000 Scope of part.
219.001 Definitions.
219.000 Scope of part.
This part also implements 10 U.S.C. 2323, which—
(1) Is applicable to DoD through fiscal year
2009; and
(2) Establishes goals for awards to small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns, historically black
colleges and universities (HBCUs), and minority institutions (MIs). See 226.370 for policy on contracting with
HBCU/MIs.
219.001 Definitions.
“Small disadvantaged business concern” is defined:
(1) At FAR 52.219-23(a) (i.e., a firm is considered a small disadvantaged business (SDB) concern by receiving certification by the Small Business Administration and meeting the other listed criteria), except as specified in paragraph (2) of this definition.
(2) At FAR 52.219-23(a) or 52.219-1(b)(2) for the following purposes (i.e., a firm is considered an SDB concern by either receiving certification by the Small Business Administration and meeting the other listed criteria or self-representing its status for general statistical purposes):
(i) A higher customary progress payment rate for SDB concerns (see 232.501-1(a)(i) and 252.232-7004(c)).
(ii) A lower threshold for inclusion of customary progress payments in contracts with SDB concerns (see 232.502-1).
(iii) The prompt payment policy for SDB concerns in 232.903 and 232.905(2).
(iv) Reporting contract actions with SDB concerns in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).