Current through September 30, 2024
Section 4.65 - Certification(a)Objective. To preserve the integrity and foster the Outreach Program's objectives, each prospective MWOB or IDOB must demonstrate that it meets the ownership and control requirements for participation in the Outreach Program.(b)MWOB. A prospective MWOB may demonstrate its eligibility for participation in the Outreach Program by: (1) Submitting a valid MWOB certification received from another government agency whose definition of MWOB is substantially similar to that specified in §4.62(a);(2) Self-certifying MWOB ownership status by filing with the OCC a completed and signed certification form as prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 48 CFR 53.301-129; or(3) Submitting a valid MWOB certification received from the Small Business Administration.(c)IDOB. A prospective IDOB may demonstrate its eligibility for participation in the Outreach Program by: (1) Submitting a valid IDOB certification received from another government agency whose definition of IDOB is substantially similar to that specified in §4.62(c); or(2) Self-certifying IDOB ownership status by filing with the OCC a completed and signed certification as prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 48 CFR 53.301-129, and adding an additional certifying statement to read as follows: I certify that I am an individual with disabilities as defined in 12 CFR 4.62(d) , and that my firm, (Name of Firm) qualifies as an individual with disabilities-owned business as defined in 12 CFR 4.62 .