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Small Business Element Concession Program

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) has adopted the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Final Rule to promote small business participation by implementing the Small Business Element Concession (SBEC) Program. The goal of the SBEC Program is to create equitable opportunities for small businesses in the airport concession market. By recognizing and supporting the capabilities of these businesses, the program aims to foster a diverse and competitive concession landscape. Through proactive strategies and adherence to established requirements, Alaska primary airports can enhance small business participation and contribute to a thriving economic environment.

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Required Form:

Submitted SBEC Program Plans:

Commitment to Small Business Participation:

The Alaska primary airports are dedicated to ensuring that small businesses are given equitable opportunities to participate in the airport concession program's contracting and procurement processes. The SBEC Program Plans for these airports, are applicable to airport concessions as defined by 49 CFR Part 23.

Importantly, the SBEC Program does not replace or serve as a substitute for the ACDBE Program; rather, it functions as a race- and gender-neutral tool that supports small businesses, including ACDBEs, in fully engaging with these airport's concession opportunities.

Program Objectives and Strategies:

  1. Facilitating Competition: The program ensures that concession opportunities are structured to encourage competition among small businesses. This involves proactively addressing any unnecessary bundling of contracts that could limit participation.
  2. Inclusive Concession Opportunities: The program emphasizes the importance of offering a variety of concession opportunities, ensuring that small businesses have access to various types of contracts suitable for their capabilities.
  3. Subleasing and Alternative Contracting: For opportunities without ACDBE goals, the program encourages subleasing opportunities at a scale that small businesses can realistically manage. Additionally, alternative contracting approaches will be explored to further enhance small business participation.
  4. Monitoring and Verification: The SBEC Program will include a verification process and monitoring plan to track participation and effectiveness. This will help ensure compliance and accountability while fostering small business growth.
  5. Annual Reporting: An annual report on small business participation and outcomes will be submitted to the FAA, maintaining transparency and accountability for the program's success.

Active Implementation:

The active implementation of these program elements is essential and constitutes a good faith effort required under the ACDBE program. The primary airports will engage with stakeholders, provide resources, and promote awareness of the SBEC Program to ensure its effectiveness.