What is the WOSB Repository?

The WOSB Program Repository is a document repository maintained by SBA to house the documents submitted by EDWOSBs and WOSBs that would verify the concern’s eligibility, to include copies of Third Party Certifications.

What is a WOSB contract?

The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) federal contract program is designed to provide greater access to federal contracting opportunities for WOSBs and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs) by allowing contracting officers to set aside specific contracts for certified firms in an effort to …

What is considered a woman-owned business?

A Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) is defined as one that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled on a daily basis by one or more female American citizens.

How do I get WBE certified?

WBE Eligibility Criteria

A for-profit business located in the United States;
51% owned by a woman, or a group of women who, but for an inheritance, contributed a proportionate amount of capital to acquire ownership;
When applicable, governing board is controlled by a woman or a group of women;

What are the benefits of a woman owned business?

The Benefits of WBE Certification:

Access to opportunities, such as large corporations and federal agencies.
Training and educational programs exclusive to WOSB.
Networking opportunities.
Connect directly with buyers looking meet their 5% subcontracting federal goals.
Access to leads for bids and proposals.

How do I certify as a woman owned business?

Get certified as a women-owned small business Before firms can compete for WOSB Federal Contracting program set-aside contracts, they must apply for certification on beta.certify.sba.gov or go through an approved third-party certifier. Both methods require that firms use the beta.certify.sba.gov website.