99 -- Air Traffic Control (NAICS 488111), Other Airport Operations (NAICS 488119) and Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (NAICS 488190), SBA proposes to increase size standards

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed an increase in the size standards for businesses operating under the Air Traffic Control (NAICS 488111), Other Airport Operations (NAICS 488119), and Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (NAICS 488190) sectors. Specifically, the SBA intends to raise the threshold for average annual receipts that define a small business in these industries from the current $6.5 million to $21 million. This revision aims to more accurately reflect the characteristics and economic realities of businesses within these sectors to better identify small businesses. Comments on this proposed change were requested by June 16, 2006, with feedback directed to the SBA through the federal government's eRulemaking Portal. The official point of contact for this proposal is Carl G Jordan, Program Analyst in the Office of Size Standards, who can be reached via phone or email for inquiries. This adjustment in size standards would potentially expand eligibility for small business programs and contracts within these air transportation-related industries, affecting federal procurement and support programs.