for manufacturers, average employment not in excess of 500; wholesalers, average employment not in excess of 500; general construction, revenues not over $17,000,000; special trade, revenues not over $7,000,000; retail and services concerns, revenues not over $5,000,000; and agricultural enterprises, gross annual sales not over $500,000. Beneficiary Eligibility: Existing and potential small businesses will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Self-certification of documentation is sufficient. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Forms to obtain necessary assistance are provided by SBA field offices. Locate your local SBA office 109 Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is about 15 days for certificate of competency; no approval is required on other programs. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1999, $10.4 billion in government prime contracts was set-aside for procurement limited to small businesses. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 125; "Government Contracting Programs;" Government Contracting home page on the Internet at http://www.sba.gov/gc and information from SBA offices. (Locate your local SBA office) INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Initial contact should be made with the SBA field offices. Locate your local SBA office Headquarters Office: Associate Administrator for Government Contracting,
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