LDBE Program

The Authority's LDBE Program provides opportunities to local small business firms without regard to race or sex. These LDBE firms are eligible for any Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority contract that requires LDBE participation. An LDBE is defined as a small business concern which is organized for profit and located within a 100-mile radius of Washington, DC's Zero Mile Marker. Those business entities located within countries that fall partially within the aforementioned boundary were also eligible to participate in the Authority's LDBE program. The average gross receipts, based on the firm's last three years of receipts, must not exceed the small business size standard established by the Authority for the services or goods that will be provided in an Authority contract. The receipts of all affiliates are counted in determining size. Business concerns are affiliates of each other when, either directly or indirectly, (1) one concern controls or has the power to control the other, or (2) a third party (or parties) has the power to control both. Consideration is given to such factors as common ownership and management, contractual relationships and overlapping authority.

• Zip Code Reference - Local Area of Trade (100 Mile Radius) (50 KB)
• LDBE Certification Application Form (239 KB)
   

DBE Program

The DBE Program covers contracts that are funded in part or in whole with federal dollars. This program provides opportunities to firms who meet the federal eligibility standards for DBEs. The Authority must comply with Department of Transportation regulations in 49 CFR Part 26, when certifying DBEs. To qualify as a DBE under 49 CFR Part 26, a business must be a small business (as defined by the Small Business Administration) which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. African American, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans and women are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. The receipts of all affiliate companies are counted in determining size.

Business concerns are affiliates of each other when either directly or indirectly:

1. one concern controls or has the power to control the other, or
2. a third party (or parties) has the power to control both.
3. Consideration is given to such factors as common ownership, common management, contractural relationships and overlapping authority.

DBE certification applicants' Personal Net Worth (PNW) must not exceed $750,000 excluding the equity in the owner's primary residence and ownership in the applicant firm.

• Instructions for Completing DBE Certification Application (145 KB)
• DBE Certification Application Form (379 KB)
• DBE Personal Financial Statement Form (155 KB)
• DBE Affidavit of Certification Form (94 KB)
• DBE Application Supporting Documents Checklist (110 KB)
   

DBE Concession Program

The Authority's DBE concessions program is also covered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) requirements under 49 CFR Part 23, as amended, and Part 26. The DBE program requirements are included in Parts 23 and 26, which define specific types of business activities as concessions and provides guidance to the Authority and other airports on DBE certification, DBE goal setting, program management and reporting requirements. Only those concessions that have been designated as such in Part 23, Subpart F, are subject to the provisions of the DBE concessions program.