Collapse to view only § 27.210 - Definitions.
- § 27.201 - WCS in the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
- §§ 27.202-27.208 - §[Reserved]
- § 27.209 - Designated entities; bidding credits; unjust enrichment.
- § 27.210 - Definitions.
§ 27.201 - WCS in the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
Mutually exclusive initial applications for WCS licenses in the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands are subject to competitive bidding. The general competitive bidding procedures set forth in part 1, subpart Q of this chapter will apply unless otherwise provided in this subpart.
§§ 27.202-27.208 - §[Reserved]
§ 27.209 - Designated entities; bidding credits; unjust enrichment.
(a) Designated entities entitled to preferences in the WCS in the 2305-2320 and 2345-2360 bands auction are small businesses and very small businesses as defined in § 27.110(b). Designated entities will be eligible for bidding credits, as defined in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) A winning bidder that qualifies as a small business may use a bidding credit of 25 percent to lower the cost of its winning bid.
(c) A winning bidder that qualifies as a very small business may use a bidding credit of 35 percent to lower the cost of its winning bid.
§ 27.210 - Definitions.
(a) Scope. The definitions in this section apply to § 27.209, unless otherwise specified in those sections.
(b) Small and very small business. (1) A small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average annual gross revenues that are not more than $40 million for the preceding three years.
(2) A very small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average annual gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years.