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Is SBA hard to get?

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Getting SBA certified can be challenging without the proper tools to guide you. You don’t want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities because of a missed document.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Why certify small business?

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If you are looking to obtain contracts, grants, or simply grow your business, getting small business certified is essential. To be SBA Certified as a Small Business means more opportunities for your business to grow. When you are SBA Certified, you enter a much smaller pool of candidates when contractors and subcontractors come looking for business and are able to show off what your provide using things such as your DSBS profile and your capabilities statement.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Is SBA worth it?

Posted on by Noah King

If you are looking to obtain contracts, grants, or simply grow your business, getting SBA certified is essential. To be SBA Certified as a Small Business means more opportunities for your business to grow. When you are SBA Certified, you enter a much smaller pool of candidates when contractors and subcontractors come looking for business and are able to show off what your provide using things such as your DSBS profile and your capabilities statement.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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What classifies me as a small business?

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There are a few factors that come in to play when SBA decided who is eligible for any small business venture. Your primary NAICS code, average annual revenue, and number of W-2 employees.

What qualifies you as a small business is decided by the SBA Small Business Size Standards, which you can read more about and use the Small Business Calculator tool by clicking the button below.

Small Business Certification & Tool

Need to Register or Renew Your SAM Registration?

If you have checked your SAM Registration status and it is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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What does it mean to be small business certified?

Posted on by Noah King

To be SBA Certified as a Small Business means more opportunities for your business to grow. When you are SBA Certified, you enter a much smaller pool of candidates when contractors and subcontractors come looking for business and are able to show off what your provide using things such as your DSBS profile and your capabilities statement.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Ensuring you are compliant, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions regarding filing assistance, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to answer any questions you may have.

An additional requirement of having a Small Business Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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How long does it take to get SBA certification?

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Getting your SBA Certification depends on a few factors. Do you meet the SBA Small Business Size Standards? Do you have an ACTIVE registration in SAM? If both of these are yes, then you are on your way to becoming SBA Certified. The length of time for an SBA Certification depends on the type between Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and more. Click here to use the Small Business Calculator Tool if needed.

Woman-Owned Small Business

As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification is about 6-9 months due to submitting documentation and approval,

Veteran-Owned Small Business

As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain a Veteran-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB & SDVOSB) Certification is about 30-60 days due to submitting documentation and approval,

HUBZone

As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Certification is about 3-4 months due to submitting documentation and approval,

8(a) Minority Owned Small Business Program

As of recent data, the length of time it takes to obtain an 8(a) Certification is about 5-6 months due to submitting documentation and approval,

Filing Assistance

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for Small Business and Set-Aside Certifications for over 11 years. Constantly on top of everchanging procedures, USBRI will facilitate the entire process for you only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. As an additional requirement, USBRI will be able to facilitate the SAM Registration for you as well.

If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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How do I prove I am a small business?

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To prove you are a small business, you must be SBA Small Business Certified. Use the Small Business Calculator Tool to determine your eligibility as a Small Business.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for Small Business Certifications for over 11 years and would be able to facilitate the entire process for you. One of the requirements when obtaining any SBA certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM.

Follow the steps below to see if you have a SAM or check your status:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
    • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI
    • Answer the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • If there is a SAM Registration, the page will generate a brief summary of it including:
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Code
      • UEI
      • CAGE Code
      • PSC Codes
      • FSC Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more

If the tool is giving you trouble, contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a Certified Registration Specialist would ne able to assist you.

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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How long does it take to get a CAGE code from SAM?

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The process to get a CAGE Code can be  tedious and time consuming. You must submit a SAM Registration for it to enter IRS and CAGE/DLA validation. There are a couple of ways to go about this:

    • Doing the process on your own using online resources (burden of time 2-3 months).
    • Use a firm such as USBRI to help facilitate the process for you (4-6 weeks).

USBRI has been offering filing assistance with SAM for over 11 years and is consistently on top of the changes with SAM. If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Who provides CAGE Codes?

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CAGE Codes are provided by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) only AFTER the SAM Registration goes through the validation processes.

If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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Is the CAGE Code public?

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Yes. CAGE Codes are public information available on websites such as cage.dla.mil, sam.gov, and USBRI.us. To use the SAM Status Lookup tool, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
    • Input your company’s legal business name or UEI
    • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • The page will generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration that will include:
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • PSC Codes
      • FSC Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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