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WOSB Certification Eligibility Checker
Wondering if your woman-owned business qualifies? Answer three quick questions and Sam will tell you, in plain English, whether you likely qualify as a WOSB — and whether you also qualify for the EDWOSB upgrade. No login, instant results.
WOSB certification, explained
The WOSB programlevels the field for women-owned firms by reserving contracts in industries where they're underrepresented. Since self-certification ended, you must be formally certified to bid on these set-asides — so it's worth confirming you qualify (and whether you reach the EDWOSB upgrade) before you start.
- What is WOSB certification?
- The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) federal contracting program reserves certain contracts for firms at least 51% owned and controlled by women. Certified WOSBs can compete for set-asides in industries where women-owned firms are underrepresented.
- What's the difference between WOSB and EDWOSB?
- EDWOSB — Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business — is a subset of WOSB where the owning woman also meets the economic-disadvantage limits (net worth under $850K, AGI under $400K over three years, assets under $6.5M, after exclusions). EDWOSB unlocks set-asides in a broader list of NAICS codes, so it's worth knowing if you qualify for the upgrade.
- What does it cost?
- Certifying through certify.SBA.gov is free — there's no government fee. You can also certify through an SBA-approved third-party certifier, which may charge. Self-certification is no longer allowed; you must be formally certified before bidding on WOSB/EDWOSB set-asides.
Check your WOSB eligibility
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