Women-owned small business (WOSB / EDWOSB)
A WOSB is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S.
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A WOSB is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens. Certified WOSBs and economically disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) can compete for federal set-asides in NAICS codes where women-owned firms are underrepresented.
Certification by SBA or an approved third-party certifier has been required since October 15, 2020. The federal goal is 5% of prime contract dollars.
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vs. Minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MBE / WBE / MWBE)
WBE is a state or local certification for state and local contracts; WOSB is SBA's federal certification. What is MBE?
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What does WOSB / EDWOSB mean in procurement?
A WOSB is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens. Certified WOSBs and economically disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) can compete for federal set-asides in NAICS codes where women-owned firms are underrepresented.
What is the difference between WOSB and MBE?
WBE is a state or local certification for state and local contracts; WOSB is SBA's federal certification.