Exhibit_6_CBE_Form (2).xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submitted in connection with a California state and local contract opportunity for APC SMART UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) equipment on a brand-specific basis. The form documents the bidder's certification status and compliance with minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprise requirements applicable to the procurement. The submission includes detailed information regarding the bidder's business classification, ownership structure, and eligibility for CBE set-aside participation in the solicitation process.

The CBE Form establishes the contractor's qualifications for preferential consideration under California's certified business enterprise program, which prioritizes awards to qualifying minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. This certification is a critical compliance requirement for participation in the procurement and directly impacts the bidder's eligibility for contract award and any associated set-aside benefits. The form requires detailed documentation of ownership, control, and operational characteristics to verify the bidder meets all program criteria for the specific equipment acquisition.