Exhibit 6 CBE Form (3).xlsx

Exhibit 6 is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submitted in connection with a software renewal contract opportunity for Idera Authorized Reseller services with the State of California. The form serves as documentation of the contractor's CBE certification status and eligibility requirements for state and local contracting purposes. This exhibit is a standard compliance document utilized during the proposal submission process to verify that the bidding entity meets California's certification criteria for disadvantaged or minority-owned business enterprises.

The CBE Form functions as a certification and attestation document requiring the contractor to confirm their current certification status, provide certification identification numbers, and declare compliance with state and local procurement regulations. The form typically includes fields for business entity information, certification type designation, and verification of ongoing eligibility to participate in state contracting opportunities. Submission of this completed exhibit is mandatory for contractors seeking to compete for or claim set-aside preferences in California's public procurement processes, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of contract opportunities to certified business enterprises.