Federal Contract Support/Engagement
Federal Small Business Subcontracting Program
The goal of the Federal Small Business Subcontracting Program (authorized by Public Law 95-507), aims to ensure domestic small businesses receive maximal, attainable opportunities to compete and receive subcontracts resulting from Federal prime contracts exceeding $750,000 for products and services (FAR 19.702) and more than $1.5 million for construction of a public facility.
Eligibility for Federal Small Business Subcontract
Vendors who are eligible to do business with Emory under the Federal Small Business Subcontracting Program for potential subcontracting opportunities are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to obtain a unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. All vendors must satisfy one of the following small business classifications.
The Small Business Administration (SBA), for most industries, defines a "small business" either in terms of the average number of employees over the past 12 months, or average annual receipts over the past three years.
A Veteran-Owned Small Business is defined as a small business that is not less than 51% owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.101(2)), or in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans. The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans and qualifies as small for Federal business size standard purposes.
A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business is defined as a small business that is not less than 51% owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.101(2)), or in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans. The service-disabled veteran must have a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense. For those veterans who are permanently and totally disabled and unable to manage the daily business operations of their business, their business may still qualify if their spouse or appointed, permanent caregiver is assisting in that management.
Note: The Small Business Act defines the term "service-disabled veteran" as one with a disability that is service-connected, as defined by Title 38 U.S.C., section 101. The term "service-connected disability" is a disability that was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval or air service.
Learn more about Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Each federal agency has an annual goal for small business participation in its contracts.