Becoming certified to be eligible to compete for sole source and set-aside government contracts and with 10% pricing advantage with SBA support.
Your business can excel in government contracting on a level playing field. Enjoy benefits and the competitive edge that these programs offer.
Provides opportunities to connect with other WOSB / EDWOSB's and potential teaming partners through various events and networking opportunities. This can help you build new relationships and network with industry contacts.
Prime contractors need qualified Certified WOSB / EDWOSB's to meet their subcontracting plans for larger government contracts. This is a great way to gain contracting performance history.
Improve the credibility of your business, as it demonstrates that you have been independently verified as WOSB / EDWOSB and meet certain standards, instilling trust and confidence among federal, as well as state and local buyers.
We evaluate your business, identify required registrations, and ensure your profiles are compliant, complete, and visible to the right agencies.
To qualify, a business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged. The owner’s personal net worth must be below $850,000 (excluding equity in the business and primary residence), and the business must demonstrate potential for success and good character.
The program provides a nine-year term divided into a 4-year developmental stage and a 5-year transition stage. Participants must submit annual updates and business plans to maintain their status and continue receiving benefits.
Procurement teams, project managers, legal departments, and finance teams all benefit from a contracting database. Procurement and legal teams can monitor compliance and contract obligations, project managers can track progress and milestones, and finance teams can handle payments and budgeting more accurately.
Yes. 8(a) certification does not restrict you from competing for full-and-open or other small business set-asides. However, there are competitive business activity targets to ensure you are pursuing growth outside of 8(a) set-asides as you progress through the program.
We provide annual review and strategic planning to meet SBA requirements, help identify and pursue 8(a) set-aside and sole-source opportunities, assist with mandatory reporting, and prepare for a successful transition out of the program while retaining key relationships and contract vehicles.
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