The federal government sets aside a portion of funding to certain small business certified companies. For example 5% of federal funding is allocated to certified Woman Owned Small Businesses and 3% goes to HUBZone Certified Businesses.
Before obtaining a set aside certification, you’ll want to get acquainted with federal contracting. USBRI recommends getting a Small Business Certification before set asides.
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