Companies that are owned & controlled by 51% of a socially & economically disadvantaged individual in the following groups can qualify:
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- Black American
- Hispanic American
- Native American
- Asian Pacific American
- Subcontinent Asian American
This program is a key element to helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain a foothold in Government contracting. Participation in the program is divided into two phases over nine years. A four-year developmental stage and a five-year transition stage.
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