The federal government requires 5% of their annual contracts ($20+ Billion) to be allocated to businesses with a WOSB Certification. That translates to billions of dollars in exclusive work opportunities that you could be capitalizing on.
Women-owned small businesses receive preferential review when bidding on open-bid contracts that the rest of the federal marketplace is competing for.
WOSB organizations are able to subcontract on the job opportunities they earn. That way the size of a women-owned small business doesn’t determine whether or not it can access lucrative federal jobs.
Sole Source Law says that a portion of all federal contracts must be awarded directly to qualified WOSB organizations.
WOSB certification goes beyond eligibility for federal benefits. It also grants access to exclusive contracting opportunities from the private sector.
Set-aside contracts and grants provide competitive opportunities that only WOSB certified businesses can bid on.
To register and qualify for WOSB status with the federal government, an organization must meet the following criteria:
Qualifies for Small Business Status and is not currently part of the WOSB program.
A full-time female employee must hold the highest official position.
Over 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens.
Executive women lead day-to-day and long-term operations.
Simplify the Women-Owned Small Business Certification process by working with our experienced specialists, who are standing by and ready to handle your registration processes. Here are the steps you’ll take from qualifying to getting WOSB Certified
Find out if your business meets all of the requirements for a WOSB Certification. Submit your info on this form to find out now.
Once you qualify, you are required to submit business documents to verify the business is Women-Owned and Operated.
The final step in the certification process requires an on-site visit from an appointment representative to discuss business documents and daily operations.
When working with FAMR, providing us with some basic information is all it takes to getting started. We’ll also explain what to expect from your business’ registration and certification process.
When You Apply With FAMR
We make it easy for you to get your certification. You provide your business info and we’ll take care of everything else.
When You Do It Yourself
You have to figure out everything yourself. There is a lot of steps you will have to go through your application.
You no longer have to wait weeks to start enjoying the benefits of being WOSB certified with FAMR. We can begin your registration and certification process in as little as 24 hours.
You could take days or even weeks away from your business trying to complete your registration and certication. You could be missing out on contracting opportunities that your business needs to grow.
We have simplified the process for you, making it easier for you with our expert guidance. Simply provide your business information and we do the heavy lifting.
You will find yourself trying so hard to make sure you get the application right the first time. And you are also likely to be unaware of a few requirements.
We’ve guided businesses of all types to successfully obtaining their certification, and we’d love for you to be our next success story. Our specialists are here to walk you through every step of the WOSB certification process, making it seamless and ensuring your confidence along the way.
Right now, women small business owners who are willing to research the lengthy federal certification process may file for WOSB status themselves through the SBA or by way of a third-party certifier for Federal Contracts only.
You’re already doing great work in your communities. Our team of specialist wants to help you get certified like we did hundreds of other women-owned small business clients. We follow a process that gives you peace of mind and results in 2-3 days so you can start benefiting from the countless opportunities made available for WOSB’s.
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