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HUBZone
A U.S. Small Business Administration program that provides contracting preferences to small businesses located in, and employing residents of, designated economically distressed areas. Certified firms can access set-aside and price-evaluation advantages. HUBZone certification gives small firms in designated distressed areas a contracting preference; for a qualifying business it is a real, geography-based competitive edge.
A U.S. Small Business Administration program that provides contracting preferences to small businesses located in, and employing residents of, designated economically distressed areas. Certified firms can access set-aside and price-evaluation advantages.
Why it matters
HUBZone certification gives small firms in designated distressed areas a contracting preference; for a qualifying business it is a real, geography-based competitive edge.
Standards & authorities
- 13 CFR Part 126 (SBA HUBZone Program)
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What is HUBZone?
A U.S. Small Business Administration program that provides contracting preferences to small businesses located in, and employing residents of, designated economically distressed areas. Certified firms can access set-aside and price-evaluation advantages.
Why does HUBZone matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?
HUBZone certification gives small firms in designated distressed areas a contracting preference; for a qualifying business it is a real, geography-based competitive edge.
What standard or authority governs HUBZone?
HUBZone is defined or governed by 13 CFR Part 126 (SBA HUBZone Program).