What does AFI90-1801 Small Business Programs regulate?
AFI90-1801 Small Business Programs regulates the Air Force's policies and procedures regarding the involvement of small businesses in its contracting and procurement activities.

Who is responsible for implementing AFI90-1801 Small Business Programs?
The Small Business Programs Office within each Air Force contracting activity is responsible for implementing the policies and procedures outlined in AFI90-1801.

What is the purpose of AFI90-1801 Small Business Programs?
The purpose of AFI90-1801 Small Business Programs is to ensure that small businesses have fair and equitable access to Air Force contracting opportunities and that the Air Force meets its statutory requirements for small business participation.

What are the different types of small business programs covered in AFI90-1801?
AFI90-1801 covers various small business programs, including the Small Business Set-Aside program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program.

How does AFI90-1801 promote small business participation in Air Force contracting?
AFI90-1801 promotes small business participation by setting goals for small business utilization, requiring contracting officers to consider small businesses for all acquisitions, providing assistance to small businesses in competing for contracts, and creating a competitive and fair environment for small businesses.

Is AFI90-1801 applicable to all types of Air Force contracts?
Yes, AFI90-1801 is applicable to all types of Air Force contracts, regardless of the dollar value or contract type.

How can small businesses register and become eligible for Air Force contracting opportunities?
Small businesses can register and become eligible for Air Force contracting opportunities by completing the System for Award Management (SAM) registration and ensuring compliance with the applicable small business program requirements.

Can large businesses participate in the small business programs described in AFI90-1801?
Large businesses cannot participate directly in the small business programs; however, they may participate in joint ventures or mentor-protege relationships with small businesses to further small business development.

What actions should contracting officers take to comply with AFI90-1801?
Contracting officers should ensure compliance with AFI90-1801 by considering small businesses for all acquisitions, conducting market research to identify suitable small business sources, and documenting the rationale for any decisions that exclude small businesses.