To earn WOSB certification in 2026, your business must be
Learn the WOSB certification requirements for 2026, how to qualify under the SBA's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program, and how to win set-aside contracts worth ...
To earn WOSB certification in 2026, your business must be
This AIGovBid guide covers certifications for small business government contractors and explains the next steps contractors should take.
The business must be small under its primary NAICS size standard, at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned by one or more women who are U.S. citizens, and the women owners must control management and daily operations. Ownership must be direct rather than held through another entity.
EDWOSB adds an economic disadvantage test on the women owners: personal net worth below $750,000 excluding primary residence and ownership interest in the business, and adjusted gross income averaged over three years not exceeding $350,000. Some set-asides are restricted specifically to EDWOSB firms.
No. Firms must be certified through SBA's free online certification process to compete for WOSB Federal Contract Program set-aside contracts. SBA also accepts certification obtained through an SBA-approved Third-Party Certifier, provided the firm submits that certification and proof of citizenship when applying.
Participants must continue to meet WOSB or EDWOSB requirements at all times while certified, and must notify SBA of any material change affecting eligibility within 30 calendar days. Changes in ownership, control, or size status all trigger that obligation.
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