2.101 Definitions.

2. Amend section 2.101 in paragraph (b)(2), in the definition "Small disadvantaged business concern", by-

a. Revising the introductory text and paragraph (1)(iii);

b. Amending paragraph (2) by removing the period at the end of the paragraph and adding a semicolon in its place; and

c. Adding paragraph (3).

The revised and added text reads as follows:

2.101 Definitions.

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Small disadvantaged business concern (except for 52.212-3(c)(4) and 52.219-1(b)(2) for general statistical purposes and 52.212-3(c)(9)(ii), 52.219-22(b)(2), 52.219-22(b)(1)(C), and 52.219-23(a)(3) for joint ventures under the price evaluation adjustment for small disadvantaged business concerns), consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means an offeror, that is a small business under the size standard applicable to the acquisition; and either--

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(iii) It is identified, on the date of its representation, as a certified small disadvantaged business concern in the CCR Dynamic Small Business Search data base maintained by the Small Business Administration;

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(3) It represents in writing that it qualifies as a small disadvantaged business (SDB) for any Federal subcontracting program if it believes in good faith that it is owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and meets the SDB eligibility criteria of 13 CFR 124.1002.

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