As a contracting officer, it is important for you to understand the HUBZone Program to help small businesses that qualify.
To refresh on the basics, visit the following links:
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The HUBZone Primer (online course/eligibility & certification)
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Types of HUBZone Contracts
As the contracting officer, you will be responsible for determining what type of HUBZone contract is awarded.
- A competitive HUBZone contract can be awarded if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that at least two qualified HUBZone small businesses will submit offers and that the contract can be awarded at a fair market price.
- A sole source HUBZone contract can be awarded if the contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that two or more qualified HUBZone small businesses will submit offers, determines that the qualified HUBZone small business is responsible, and determines that the contract can be awarded at a fair price. The government estimate cannot exceed $5 million for manufacturing requirements or $3 million for all other requirements.
- A full and open competition contract can be awarded with a price evaluation preference. The offer of the HUBZone small business will be considered lower than the offer of a non-HUBZone/non-small business-providing that the offer of the HUBZone small business is not more than 10 percent higher.
HUBZone Regulations
You can reference the HUBZone regulations in the Title 13 CFR, here.
Contracting Officer HUBZone Gateway
This site contains a search engine for contracting officers that provides the names and capabilities of certified HUBZone firms. Visit the site today.
