| Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
A small business concern is one that is organized for profit, with a place of business located in the U.S. It must operate primarily within the U.S. or make a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials or labor. It must meet the numerical size standards as defined in the Small Business Code of Federal Regulations, 13 CFR 121.
It is the policy of the United States according to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause (FAR 52.219-8) that small disadvantaged business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns, have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in bidding for contracts offered by any Federal agency, including contracts and subcontracts for subsystems, assemblies, components, and related services for major systems including vehicles utilized by the Dept of Defense (DOD). A list of small, disadvantaged business concerns which are registered with the SBA can be viewed through the Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR). A small business concern must register with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to qualify for assistance or participate in any designated programs.
As part of TRW Supplier Diversity Program, you must provide proof that your company has obtained one or more of the certifications listed below through the Small Business Administration (SBA).
For more information regarding certification, visit the Small Business Administration (SBA) website: www.sba.gov
For a description of each small business concern type, click on the appropriate link below:
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