Small Disadvantaged Businesses
About Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) are firms that the Small Business Administration (SBA) considers small and are owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Socially disadvantaged individuals are those who experience racial, ethnic, or cultural prejudice, such as Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans.
Economically disadvantaged individuals are those with decreased capital and credit opportunities compared to non-socially disadvantaged individuals with similar businesses, resulting in a lessened ability to compete in the marketplace.
Current Goals
Annually, the Federal Government awards about 10% of all federal contract dollars to small disadvantaged businesses.
Let the Fisher Scientific Supplier Diversity program help you develop a workable plan to increase your laboratory spending with these businesses.
Become a Supplier Diversity Partner
If you are a small or diverse business, we can help you achieve your goals too. We offer training, order and logistics support, inventory management, and so much more. Find out what it takes to become eligible for our program.