47 C.F.R. Subpart D—Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 2305–2320 MHz and 2345–2360 MHz Bands
Title 47 - Telecommunication
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. [67 FR 45373, July 9, 2002]
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 27—MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Subpart D—Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 2305–2320 MHz and 2345–2360 MHz Bands
§ 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.
(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.
[62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997, as amended at 63 FR 2349, Jan. 15, 1998; 65 FR 57268, Sept. 21, 2000; 67 FR 45373, July 9, 2002]
§ 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.
[67 FR 45373, July 9, 2002, as amended at 68 FR 43000, July 21, 2003]
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