Overview of Federal Programs and Small Business Certifications

Overview of Federal Programs and Small Business Certifications
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The federal government is committed to awarding at least 23% of all federal contracting dollars to small businesses each year. To meet this goal, the Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several socioeconomic certification programs that help eligible businesses compete for set-aside contracts, sole-source awards, and subcontracting opportunities.
Gain an overview of the types of federal certifications, qualifications, rules and regulations, and application processes.
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program
8(a) Business Development Program
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Economically Women / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) /Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
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