This program ensures qualified small businesses can compete fairly for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-assisted contracts. It was established in accordance with current DOT regulations.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program goals:

• Ensure equal opportunity and prevent discrimination when awarding and administrating DOT-assisted contracts
• Create fair competition in which DBEs can obtain DOT-assisted contracts
• Ensure the DBE program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law
• Ensure only firms that fully meet Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs
• Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts and procurement activities
• Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE program

For all questions regarding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, please call the Chickasaw Nation DBE team at (580) 272-5438 or email DBELO@Chickasaw.net.