TRB DBE Committee Meeting January 11, 2016 FAA DBE PROGRAM UPDATE Presented by: Marcus H. England FAA Office of Civil Rights National Airports Policy and Compliance

1 Presentation Topics  FAA DBE Program Structure  FAA Reauthorization  DOT (FAA) OIG Audit  Certification Training  USDOT DBE Academy  dbE-Connect  DBE Program Best Practices  Upcoming FAA Action

2 FAA DBE Program Structure  National External Operations Team Manages the FAA National DBE Program Conduct Onsite Compliance Reviews (7-8) per FY Provide DBE Training and Technical Assistance Custodians of dbE-Connect System  Policy and Compliance Team Provide DBE Program policy oversight Provide regulatory interpretation (through guidance documents if necessary) Assist National External Operations Team as needed Collaborates with USDOT CR colleagues to strengthen DBE Program compliance via guidance or proposed rulemaking

3 FAA Reauthorization The FAA Reauthorization expires on March 31, A few items have been debated for inclusion: Increase Passenger Facility Charge Conform DOT DBE Business Size standards to SBA standards Define Veteran-owned businesses as DBEs

4 DOT OIG Audit Update The DOT OIG is in year 3 of its three year audit (2013) of FAA’s DBE and ACDBE Program with a focus on: Utilization of New Firms Interstate Certification Process Audit reports can be found at: Es%20final.pdf

5 Certification Training The DBE/ACDBE Certification Training Program is now housed at the National Highway Institute (NHI) and can be found at: f=0&course_no= Development continues on the advanced certification training modules as well as the condensed certification training for DBELO/ACDBELO's that do not certify

6 USDOT DBE Academy A consortium of DOT modal administrations which provides DBE [group] training and one on one consultation Next Academy is scheduled for January 25-27, 2016 Los Angeles International Airport For more information and to register - Phone: or

7 dbE-Connect System The FAA has moved to dbE-Connect for submission of Uniform Reports for DBE and ACDBE Participation and the old DOORS system is no longer available for any mode Airport sponsors will be able to submit information such as (DBE/ACDBE) utilization reports, program updates, three-year goal methodologies, and more electronically to the system rather than via or snail mail. faa.dbesystem.com faa.dbesystem.com

8 DBE Program Best Practices The OIG identified several airport best practices that foster the use of new DBEs and ACDBEs: Unbundle large contracts Enter into direct contracts or leases with DBE/ACDBE firms Utilize technology to facilitate concessions services’ access to passengers Post bid and prime contractor payment information to airport databases Implement mentor-protégé programs Encourage DBE and ACDBE firms to utilize services provided by the OSDBU-sponsored Small Business Transportation Resource Centers

9 DBE Program Best Practices (cont’d) Identify unique concession concepts that reflect the flavor of the region Act proactively to certify small firms that could likely do business on airport, and in particular, in areas that traditionally have low participation of DBE and/or ACDBE firms Allow concession primes to mentor new ACDBE firms without counting the ACDBE participation until such a time that the ACDBE firm can fully participate in a joint venture and be counted consistent with the regulations and joint venture guidance

10 Upcoming FAA Action In FY16, the FAA will address a number of major programmatic concerns to include:  Car Rental Concession Industry  ACDBE Joint Ventures  Prompt Payment

11 Fraud FAA continues to be committed to addressing fraud and abuse in the DBE program  In November 2015, the FAA debarred a Chicago airport contractor for using a DBE pass through on an FAA funded contract

12 Questions