Federal set-aside certifications

Federal Certifications

Set-aside certifications reserve a portion of federal contract dollars specifically for your business category. We identify which certifications you qualify for and handle the application from start to finish.

Single Certification
Eligibility assessment for your chosen certification
Full application preparation and submission
Document checklist and collection support
Agency portal navigation
Response to requests for additional information
Dedicated case manager through approval
Most popular
Multi-Cert Bundle
Eligibility review across all applicable certifications
Up to 3 simultaneous applications
Shared document preparation (reduces total effort)
Prioritized sequencing strategy
Dedicated case manager for all applications
Annual recertification reminders

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What's included

Everything in the package

WOSB & EDWOSB
Woman-Owned Small Business certifications qualifying you for contracts set aside for women-owned firms in underrepresented industries.
SDVOSB & VOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business certifications with significant DoD and VA set-aside opportunities.
8(a) & HUBZone
SBA's 8(a) Business Development program and Historically Underutilized Business Zone certifications for sole-source and set-aside awards.
Questions

Common questions

Which certification is right for my business?

It depends on your business ownership, location, and revenue. Your case manager will run an eligibility review across all applicable certifications before any application work begins.

How long does the certification process take?

WOSB and SDVOSB typically take 4–8 weeks. 8(a) can take 3–6 months due to SBA review depth. HUBZone depends on location verification but typically 60–90 days.

Do I need SAM registration first?

Yes. An active SAM.gov registration is required before applying for most federal certifications. If you are not registered yet, we handle that as part of the process.

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