Supplier Forms Frequently Asked Questions
How is a supplier identified as a small business?
The definition of a small business supplier is: an independently owned and operated concern, including its affiliates, that is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on U.S. government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR Part 121 (see Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 19).
We ask for this information on the supplier information form because Carnegie Mellon is committed to supporting small business enterprises, including socially and economically Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Small Women-owned Businesses, Small Veteran-owned Businesses, Small Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses and HUBZone Businesses in its purchasing programs.
We ask for this information on the supplier information form because Carnegie Mellon is committed to supporting small business enterprises, including socially and economically Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Small Women-owned Businesses, Small Veteran-owned Businesses, Small Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses and HUBZone Businesses in its purchasing programs.
What is the Disadvantage Business Entity Classification on the U.S. Supplier Information Form and why do we ask for it?
A Small Disadvantaged Business is defined as a small business concern, that is at least 51% owned and controlled by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. This can include a publicly owned business that has at least 51% of its stock unconditionally owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged and whose management and daily business is controlled by one or more such individuals.
In general, 13CFR Part 124 describes a small, disadvantaged business concern as a small business concern. 13CFR is part of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) 19.102.
We ask for this information on the supplier information form because Carnegie Mellon is committed to supporting small business enterprises, including socially and economically Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Small Women-owned Businesses, Small Veteran-owned Businesses, Small Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses and HUBZone Businesses in its purchasing programs.
In general, 13CFR Part 124 describes a small, disadvantaged business concern as a small business concern. 13CFR is part of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) 19.102.
We ask for this information on the supplier information form because Carnegie Mellon is committed to supporting small business enterprises, including socially and economically Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Small Women-owned Businesses, Small Veteran-owned Businesses, Small Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses and HUBZone Businesses in its purchasing programs.