(b) Contracting officers shall use the targeted industry categories listed at (TAR) 48 CFR 1219.1005 (b) to expand small business participation in the small business competitive demonstration program. (transportation.gov)
The idea, according to SBA chief Karen Mills, is to support small business participation in regional clusters, «which are enhancing the ability to create jobs locally and compete on a national and global scale.» (entrepreneur.com)
49 USC 47113, Minority and Disadvantaged Business Participation Each agency is required to expend a certain percentage of amounts available within a fiscal year with small and disadvantaged businesses. (transportation.gov)