The term "Small Business Concern" shall mean a business as defined pursuant to Section Three of the Small Business Act and relevant regulations issued pursuant thereto. Generally, this means a small business concern organized for profit, which is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding, and meets the size standards as prescribed in government regulations.

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1. Black persons having origins in any of the Black African racial groups
2. Hispanic persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Central or South American decent of either Indian or Hispanic origin, regardless of race
3. Asian and Pacific Islander persons having origins in any of the Far East countries, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands;
   
   -or-
   
4. Native American or Alaskan Native persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans are presumed to qualify.
   
   Other individuals can qualify if they show a "preponderance of the evidence" that they are disadvantaged.  Individuals must have a net worth of less than $750,000, excluding the value of the business and personal residence.

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A "HUBZone Business" is a small business located in a "historically under utilized business zone"; is operated and controlled by U.S. citizens; 35% of its employees reside in the HUBZone; and is certified by the Small Business Administration.

A "HUBZone" is an area that is located in one or more of the following:

1. A qualified census tract (as defined in section 42(d)(5)(C)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986)
2. A qualified "non-metropolitan county" (as defined in section 143(k)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) with a median household income of less than 80% of the state median household income, or with an unemployment rate of not less than 140% of the statewide average, based on U.S. Department of Labor recent data
3. Lands within the boundaries of federally recognized Indian reservations

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To verify the size standards for your industry, check the NAICS Web site .