HAFMD1-30 — Director, Small Business Programs

HAFMD1-30 governs the Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs, its mission, responsibilities, authorities, and congressional notifications.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-30
  • Title: DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2021-06-30

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It establishes SAF/SB within the Secretariat and defines the Director’s role in directing, managing, measuring, and overseeing Small Business Programs for the USAF and USSF. It assigns responsibilities for small business participation, oversight, reporting, outreach, and policy, and requires re-delegations to be in writing.

Topics covered

  • Small Business Programs
  • Small business participation in acquisitions
  • SBIR and STTR programs
  • Small business professionals
  • Small business opportunity forecasting
  • Regulatory compliance assistance
  • Delegations of authority
  • Congressional notifications

Questions and answers

Who has overall responsibility for Small Business Programs in the Department of the Air Force?

The Director of Small Business Programs has overall responsibility for directing, managing, measuring and overseeing the execution of Small Business Programs for the Department of the Air Force, including for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and the United States Space Force (USSF). (paragraph 2)

What small business participation responsibilities does SAF/SB have?

On behalf of the SecAF, establishing and negotiating the Department’s goals, objectives, plans, policies, and practices for small business participation in Departmental acquisitions and assistance activities and agreements. (paragraph 3)

What oversight does HAFMD1-30 require for SBIR and STTR programs?

As required by the DoDI 4205.01, providing oversight of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to ensure consistency with the SBA’s Combined SBIR/STTR Policy Directive and program guidance. (paragraph 3)

How must re-delegations under HAFMD1-30 be made?

Any re-delegation of authority/assignment of responsibilities made shall not be effective unless it is in writing. (paragraph 4)

What congressional notification authority can be re-delegated?

No re-delegation of authority/assigned responsibility under this HAF Mission Directive below the level of a Deputy Assistant Secretary or three-letter/digit office shall include authority to provide notifications or reports to Congress. (paragraph 5)

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