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U.S. Small Business Administration
Helping small businesses to start, grow and
succeed.
Selling
to the
Federal Government
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Government Contracting
Authorities
Federal State Local
8(a)
SDB
HUBZone
Small Business
Women Owned Businesses
Veteran Owned Businesses
Other Certifications Other Certifications
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Goals
8(a)/SDB (5%)
WOSB (5%)
HUBZone (3%)
SDVOSB (3%)
Small Business
Large Businesses
23% to Small
Businesses
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SBA Small Business Certification Programs
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Small Business
Small Disadvantaged Business
8(a)
Native American Tribal 8(a)
Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a)
Native Alaskan Organization 8(a)
Woman-Owned Small Business
HUBZone Small Business
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
Economically Disadvantaged
WOSB
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8(a) Program Overview
Program Objectives
Goals
Certification
Eligibility Requirements
Steps
www.sba.gov/8abd 5
Objectives
Competing in the federal and private
marketplace
Provide Business Development
Contracts
www.sba.gov/8abd
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Eligibility Requirements
Ownership/Control
9 Year Program
Good Character
Potential for Success
www.sba.gov/8abd
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Eligibility Requirements
Socially Disadvantaged
Economically Disadvantaged
Primary NAICS Code
Certification by SBA
www.sba.gov/8abd 8
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Steps to Prepare for the 8(a) Application
Determine your North American Industry Classification Number NAICS number (s) http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/
Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
Register with System for Acquisition Management (SAM) www.sam.gov
Review your SBA Profile at http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
Ensure you have access to the General Login System https://eweb.sba.gov/gls/dsp_login.cfm
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WOSB Program Overview
Program Objectives
Goals
Eligibility
Repository
Steps
www.sba.gov/wosb
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Objectives
Increase Contracting Opportunities for
WOSBs
Set-Asides for WOSBs
Assist agencies in meeting 5% goal
www.sba.gov/wosb11
Eligibility
WOSB
51% Owned and Controlled
Meet Small Business Size Standards
EDWOSB
Personal Net Worth less than $750K
Adjust Annual Income of less than $350K
All assets below $6M
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Eligibility
Over 300 (6 digit) NAICS codes are eligible WOSB Program Applicable NAICS Codes
Set-Aside Contracts to WOSB/EDWOSB only Compliance Guide for the WOSB Program
www.sba.gov/wosb
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Repository
Self Certification Forms WOSB Certification (SBA Form 2413)
EDWOSB Certification (SBA Form 2414)
For EDWOSB ONLY, SBA Form 413, Personal Financial Statement
Based upon type of Business Structure Partnership
Agreement, Articles of Incorporation, Birth Certificates, By-Laws,
Stock Ledger, Voting Agreements etc..
Compliance Guide for the WOSB Program
www.sba.gov/wosb14
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Steps to WOSB/EDWOSB Certification
Register with System for Acquisition Management
(SAM) www.sam.gov and Self-Certify
Ensure you have access to the General Login System
https://eweb.sba.gov/gls/dsp_login.cfm
Complete Forms and Upload into Repository
Represent WOSB/EDWOSB Status in SAM
Compete for WOSB/EDWOSB Set-Asides Opportunities at www.fbo.gov
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HUBZone Program Overview
Objectives
Goals
Eligibility
Steps
http://www.sba.gov/hubzone
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HUBZone Program Eligibility
51% Owned and Controlled
Principal Office in a designated HUBZone
At Least 35% of Employees Reside in a
HUBZone
Certification by SBA
http://www.sba.gov/hubzone
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Steps to HUBZone Certification
Register with System for Acquisition Management (SAM) www.sam.gov
Verify you are in a HUBZonehttp://www.sba.gov/content/hubzone-maps
Gather Supporting Documents http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/HUBZone_Document_Checklist.pdf
Submit Application On-Line https://eweb1sp.sba.gov/hubzone/internet/general/dsp_enter_application.cfm?null=1236867264012
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SDVOSB Program Overview
Objectives
Goals
Eligibility (includes Veterans First program)
Steps
http://www.sba.gov/sdvosb
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Objectives
Increase Contracting Opportunities for
SDVOSBs
Set-Asides for SDVOSBs
Assist agencies in meeting 3% goal
http://www.sba.gov/sdvosb
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SDVOSB Program Eligibility
51% Owned and Controlled
Must have Service Connected Disability
Meet Small Business Size Standards
Self-Certification through System for Award
Management (SAM) www.sam.gov
http://www.sba.gov/sdvosb
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Veterans First Program Eligibility
Applies only to VA Acquisitions
Provides Sole Source Authority (Under $5M)
Permits Restricted Competition or Set-Asides to
SDVOSBs and VOSBS
Sets Specific Goals for VA only 7% for VOSBS
10% for SDVOSB
Certification and Verification through the VA www.vetbiz.gov
http://www.va.gov/osdbu/
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Steps to SDVOSB Certification
Register with System for Acquisition Management
(SAM) www.sam.gov
Represent SDVOSB Status in SAM
VA Only- Apply/Certify at www.vetbiz.gov
http://www.va.gov/osdbu/
http://www.va.gov/osdbu/veteran/vap.asp
Compete for SDVOSB Set-Asides or VA Contracts Opportunities at www.fbo.gov
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SDVOSB VOSB All
Agencies
VA Only Self
Certify
VA Certifies
SDVOSB
Program (SBA)
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Vets First
Program (VA)
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Summary SDVOSB/Vets First Programs
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