Reference · Set-asides & socioeconomic
WOSB certification
Women-Owned Small Business certification
WOSB certification identifies a Women-Owned Small Business eligible for federal contracts set aside under the WOSB Federal Contracting Program. An economically disadvantaged subset (EDWOSB) qualifies for additional set-asides.
What it is
The SBA certifies firms at least 51% owned and controlled by women as WOSBs (or EDWOSBs). Certified firms can compete for contracts set aside for the program in industries where women are underrepresented.
Why it exists
It helps meet the federal goal for contracting with women-owned small businesses and channels opportunities to them.
Who it applies to
Qualifying small businesses that obtain certification. It sits alongside 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone as a socioeconomic set-aside category.
Frequently asked
What is WOSB certification?
WOSB certification identifies a Women-Owned Small Business — a firm at least 51% owned and controlled by women — as eligible for federal contracts set aside under the WOSB program. An economically disadvantaged subset, EDWOSB, qualifies for additional set-asides.
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