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CERTIFICATIONS

In 2024, the federal government awarded $183 billion in contracts to small businesses, which was 28.8% of the federal contracting budget. This was a record high and the fourth consecutive year of growth for small business contracting. Discover what set-aside certifications your business qualifies for in order to take advantage of these opportunities.

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FEDERAL

WBE

The Women Business Enterprise Certification is a state-level certification administered by WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) for women-owned businesses in their state.

MBE

The Minority Business Enterprise certification opens the door to large state-level government agencies that are required to purchase goods and services from minority-owned businesses.

FEMA

FEMA contracts thousands of businesses across the country to aid in disaster relief. Becoming a FEMA preferred vendor is crucial for businesses looking to boost economic growth and help out their communities and surrounding states when disaster strikes.

SAM/CAGE

The SAM and CAGE registrations are key to federal contracting. SAM allows you to do business with the government, CAGE keeps track of your federal contracting progress.

DBE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is a state level certification that gives businesses access to contracting opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. Governments and the state, local, and municipal level allocate a percentage of their spending.

VBE/SDVBE

Veteran and Disabled Veteran Enterprise is a state level certification that gives your veteran-owned company access to large state-level government agencies in the business of purchasing goods and services.

WOSB/EDWOSB

Each year, the federal government allocates 5% of federal contracting dollars to Woman-Owned Small Business. Getting your WOSB or EDWOSB Certification is a lucrative business opportunity to level the playing field in the federal market.

VOSB/SDVOSB The VA has designed the VOSB and SDVOSB Certification to assist veterans when it comes to federal contracting. Your Certification allows access to millions of federal contracting opportunities specifically for U.S. Veterans

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8(a)

The federal government allocates 5% of its federal funds to help socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses secure government contracts. It provides mentorship, training, and exclusive contracting opportunities to support business growth over a nine-year period.

HUBZone

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification was initiated to advocate employment and economic growth in economically disadvantaged communities. The Census Bureau determines HUBZones and updates the map every five years.

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