Woman Owned Certificate

The Woman Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB) is designed to authorize government contracting officers to set aside specific contracts for competition solely amongst WOSBs or Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs). The main difference between these two types of businesses is that EDWOSBs are owned by women that could be considered Economically Disadvantaged. The Small Business Administration defines “Economic Disadvantage” as having a personal net worth of less than $850,000 adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years not exceeding $400,000, and the fair market value of all assets not exceeding $6.5 million. Businesses certified as EDWOSBs qualify for extra funding and may be selected in smaller set-aside solicitations pools than businesses certified as WOSBs. Contracting Officers must meet annual contracting goals by specifically limiting or setting aside certain solicitations for WOSBs or EDWOSBs.

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Benefits of a Woman-Owned Certification

Federal Spending Mandate

Federal agencies are required to direct at least 5% of annual contracting dollars to WOSB and EDWOSB certified businesses, creating valuable set-aside opportunities and stronger access to government contracts.

Enhanced Contracting Opportunities

Creates greater access to contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses, helping agencies meet federally mandated goals while increasing your visibility, credibility, and eligibility for set-aside programs and targeted procurement initiatives.

Direct Contracting Access

Facilitates direct access to contracting officers and increases opportunities to connect with prime contractors, helping your business build stronger relationships and pursue valuable contract opportunities.

Increased Profit Margins

Can increase profitability by opening access to WOSB set-aside contracts, which often produce stronger margins and better revenue potential than many standard contracting opportunities.

Subcontracting Advantages

Creates valuable subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors that must include small business set-aside participation plans, helping woman-owned businesses access contracts indirectly.

Exclusive Database Listing

WOSB-certified businesses gain visibility in the DSBS database, helping government buyers locate qualified vendors for set-asides, no-bid opportunities, and direct-award contracts under $250K.

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Answer a few questions about your business and we can provide you with a complimentary Federal Market Assessment to see what agencies are purchasing your goods/services, who the competition is, look at Direct Award Contracts in your industry (below $250K) and provide you a with a basic roadmap of the best avenue and vehicles for your company to focus on to successfully sell goods/services to the government.

After submitting this form, a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will reach out within 24 hours for a 15 minute informational conversation where you can ask as many questions as you like. If considering government contracting at all, or have attempted to do so without such guidance or advice; do not skip this important step as it truly makes a difference of knowing where, what and how to focus on what’s most important for your success when offering goods/services to the government. This short conversation will speed up your learning curve and set you up and prepare you for success. Utilize credible resources that are available to you.

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Woman Owned Certificate