A small business concern that is at least 51 percent unconditionally owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged, or a publicly owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and that has its management and daily business controlled by one or more such individuals. This term also means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent unconditionally owned by an economically disadvantaged Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian Organization, or a publicly owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one of these entities, that has its management and daily business controlled by members of an economically disadvantaged Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian Organization, and that meets the requirements of 13 CFR 124. This type of procurement is also known as Negotiated Procurement. This kind of procurement does not have a public bid opening. The Contract Specialist will conduct discussions if the bid prices are not fair and reasonable.
Award is made to the most reasonable, responsible, responsive bidder.
Individuals who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their qualities as individuals. A list of contractors kept by the Contracting Officer of all contractors who are interested in bidding on Government contracts. It is separated into different crafts or skills. A numerical listing of skills, professions, and trades according to types. A general description of the type of work or services to be performed.