Set-Asides & Programs

WOSB / EDWOSB

Women-Owned Small Business

Set-asides for women-owned small businesses (51%+ owned and controlled) in designated industries.

What it means

WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) and EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged WOSB) certifications open set-asides in industries the SBA has designated as underrepresented. The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women.

Sole-source awards are possible in some cases. For a new women-owned firm losing open competitions, this certification can be one upload away from a much smaller bidder pool.

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