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What qualifications and certifications are required for federal contracting?

Posted on by Joe Klein

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The main qualification for federal contracting would be to have an active and compliant SAM Registration. There are some contracts that require you to have a certification (such as WOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone). The contract description will tell you the requirements if you are unsure. Getting certified as a Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, or HUBZone Small Business puts you into a much smaller pool of candidates able to bid on and win federal contracting opportunities.

If you are unsure if you qualify for a Small Business Certification, click the button below. Additionally, if you need to check the status of a SAM Registration, us the SAM Status Lookup Tool by clicking the other button.

 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Small Business Calculator” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Ffederal-small-business-certification-eligibility-tools-calculator-official%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”SAM Status Lookup Tool” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fcheck-sam-registration-status%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need to Register or Renew?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Renew or Register in SAM” btn_style=”classic” btn_color=”default” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fnew-renew-sam-registration%2F|target:_blank”]If your registration is expired or you do not have one, begin the registration/renewal process with a professional NOW. USBRI has been offering filing assistance with SAM since 2011, ensuring business’s are active and compliant in SAM to begin their federal contracting journey. Contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to assist you. You can also checkout below by clicking the button. Once service is purchase, a CRS will be in contact with you in the next 24 business hours with next steps.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Can a business lose its HUBZone Certification? If so, what might cause this to happen?

Posted on by Joe Klein

There are a few factors that could go into why a business to lose its HUBZone Certification:

    • Expired SAM Registration (click below to see if your SAM is still active)
    • No longer qualifies
      • Principal office no longer in a HUBZone
      • 35% of FTE (Full-Time Employees) do NOT reside in a HUBZone anymore
      • No longer meets SBA size standards (use the tool below to find out if you do)
    • Did not recertify in time
      • Entities MUST recertify either 30 days BEFORE or 30 days AFTER the expiration date of the certification

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. If you have an issues or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you.

As mentioned above, two of the requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Small Business Calculator” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Ffederal-small-business-certification-eligibility-tools-calculator-official%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”SAM Status Lookup Tool” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fcheck-sam-registration-status%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need to Register or Renew in SAM?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Renew or Register in SAM” btn_style=”classic” btn_color=”danger” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fnew-renew-sam-registration%2F|target:_blank”]If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

 

What type of businesses are eligible for HUBZone?

Posted on by Joe Klein

The type of businesses that are eligible for set-aside certifications depend on a number of factors. You must be registered in SAM and you must meet the SBA Small Business Size standards. Additionally, there are requirements to obtaining a HUBZone Certification, such as:

    • Principle office must be located in a HUBZone
    • 35% of all FTE must reside in a HUBZone
    • Person applying must be a U.S. citizen
    • Must meet SBA Size Standards
    • Have an ACTIVE and compliant SAM Registration

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. If you have an issues or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you.

As mentioned above, two of the requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

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How long does it typically take to get approved for HUBZone?

Posted on by Joe Klein

The general time frame for getting approved for a HUBZone Certification is 1-2 months. This all depends on if the documents uploaded are acceptable, all information entered correctly, and there are no issues with the SAM Registration.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for both SAM and Set-Aside certifications since 2011. If you need assistance with either of those or have any general questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you any way that they can.

Two of the main requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

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How does a business qualify for the HUBZone Certification?

Posted on by Joe Klein

The qualifications for a HUBZone Certification consist of:

    • Principle office must be located in a HUBZone
    • 35% of all FTE must reside in a HUBZone
    • Person applying must be a U.S. citizen
    • Must meet SBA Size Standards
    • Have an ACTIVE and compliant SAM Registration

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. If you have an issues or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you.

As mentioned above, two of the requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Small Business Calculator” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Ffederal-small-business-certification-eligibility-tools-calculator-official%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”SAM Status Lookup Tool” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fcheck-sam-registration-status%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need to Register or Renew in SAM?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Renew or Register in SAM” btn_style=”classic” btn_color=”danger” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fnew-renew-sam-registration%2F|target:_blank”]If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

What is the HUBZone Certification, and what are its primary benefits?

Posted on by Joe Klein

HUBZone Certification Benefits

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The HUBZone Certification program is a small business set-aside certification that is presented by the Small Business Administration (SBA). There are many benefits to being HUBZone certified, but it’s primary one is being awarded contracts that specifically go to HUBZone certified businesses. There are certain federal contracts or grants that must be awarded to those in a HUBZone. so if you are certified you will be a recipient of them.

Two of the main requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Small Business Calculator” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Ffederal-small-business-certification-eligibility-tools-calculator-official%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”SAM Status Lookup Tool” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fcheck-sam-registration-status%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need to Register or Renew in SAM?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Renew or Register in SAM” btn_style=”classic” btn_color=”danger” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fnew-renew-sam-registration%2F|target:_blank”]If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]

How do I check an address in the HUBZone Map?

Posted on by Joe Klein

How To Check HUBZone Map

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To check to see if an address is within a HUBZone, use the HUBZone Map on SBA. If your address is located within a HUBZone, you may be qualified for a HUBZone Certification. Check your eligibility by using the Small Business Calculator Tool and browse the HUBZone Certification & Eligibility page by clicking the button below[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”HUBZone Map Lookup Tool” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fhubzone-certification-eligibility-map%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need a SAM Registration?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”USBRI Contracting Services ” btn_size=”lg” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fusbri-government-contracting-services%2F|title:USBRI%20Government%20Contracting%20Services|target:_blank”]

In order to qualify for any Small Business Certification or Set-Aside, you must have an active SAM Registration. If you need to register and need assistance, do not hesitate to call our help desk or browse our services page by clicking the button below

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What happens if I submit my application for HUBZone before a map update?

Posted on by Joe Klein

Submit HUBZone before Update?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In order to be certified into the program, the applicant must be eligible as of the date it was submitted for review and the HUBZone director issues a decision. If you submit before a map update, as long as you meet the qualifications (i.e. map location), you should not have any issue with getting HUBZone Certified.

To know if your location is in a HUBZone, use the map lookup tool by clicking the button below

 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”HUBZone Map Lookup Tool” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fhubzone-map-lookup-tool%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need to Register or Renew in SAM?” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Start Registration Process Now” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fnew-renew-sam-registration%2F|title:Register%20New%20or%20Renew%20a%20SAM%20Registration|target:_blank”]

An additional requirement to be HUBZone Certified is to have an active and compliant SAM Registration. Use the SAM Expiration Lookup Tool to see if you need to renew. If you do, contact the USBRI Help Desk (1-888-646-9998) and talk to a CRS about your options. You can get started with a specialist today by clicking the button below.

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What happens when a HUBZone expires?

Posted on by Joe Klein

According to SBA, if you see an expiration date for your HUBZone Certification, it means you will no longer qualify on that expiration date. Some of the requirements are listed below:

    • Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
    • 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
    • Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA

If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below

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An additional requirement to having a HUBZone Certification is you must have an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure of your status, use the Lookup Tool by clicking below

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How much does it cost to apply for HUBZone certification?

Posted on by Joe Klein

HUBZone Certification Cost

The only cost to applying for a HUBZone Certification is the time spent on it, especially if you are doing it for the first. The process can be tedious and time consuming especially if you are going to be applying for the first time. USBRI has been offering filing services to those in need of assistance with SAM and SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions you may have regarding SAM or Small Business Certifications.

An additional requirement to having a HUBZone Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM, use the tool below to check the status

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Check SAM Status Here” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fcheck-sam-registration-status%2F|title:Check%20SAM%20Registration%20Status%20%26%20Expiration%20Date|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Need to Renew or Register a SAM Registration?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Get Started With Your SAM Today” btn_style=”classic” btn_color=”primary” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funitedstatesbusinessregistration.us%2Fusbri-government-contracting-services%2F|title:USBRI%20Government%20Contracting%20Services|target:_blank”]

As stated above, one of the requirements to having any sort of set-aside certification, including HUBZone, is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. If you used the tool above and discovered an expiring or missing registration, get started on the process with a CRS today. You do not want to miss out on new or existing business with the federal government due to that non-compliant SAM Registration.

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