SBA HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program  

The HUBZone Empowerment Contracting program was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997. The program falls under the auspices of the US Small Business Administration (SBA). The program encourages economic development in historically underutilized business zones - "HUBZones" by providing access to more Federal contracting opportunities. Particpating companies are certified by the SBA to have met the program requirements. This program is designed to stimulate economic growth by providing job opportunities for both HUBZone communities and residents. For more information on SBA's small business certification programs, visit the Small Business Administration's Web site at www.sba.gov/hubzone/.

Competitive Innovations, LLC received HUBZone certification on September 11, 2002. CI's certification can be confirmed on the official database maintained at www.sba.gov/hubzone/. This certification will remain in effect as long as CI meets the HUBZone certification requirements. CI's primary NAICS code for this certification is 541512 Computer Systems Design Services which has a small business size standard of $21 million in average annual revenues. We also support a range of other NAICS code services including the list below.

HUBZone program benefits are included in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that help agencies obtain our services and meet their small business contracting goals. Within CI's area of expertise these benefits include:

• set-aside awards limited to only HUBZone bidders,
• sole source contracts up to $3.0 million,
• 10% price preference on full and open competition, and
• HUBZone sub-contracting benefits for large prime contractors.

Please contact us directly at 703-698-5000, 540-829-8448, or sales@cillc.com with questions about how to do business with CI within the HUBZone program.

NAICS Codes

516110 Internet Publishing & Broadcasting
518111 Web Search Portals
518210 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services
541380 Testing Laboratories
541430 Graphic Design Services
541490 Other Specialized Design Services
541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
541512 Computer Systems Design Services—Primary
541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
541519 Other Computer Related Services
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
561110 Office Administrative Services
561210 Facilities Support Services
561310 Temporary Help Services
564199 All Other Business Support Services
611420 Computer Training
611430 Professional & Management Development Training
611710 Education Support Services