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How does a business qualify for the HUBZone Certification?

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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.

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Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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

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

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HUBZone Certification Benefits

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.

 

Small Business Calculator
SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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

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What is the purpose of a capabilities statement?

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The purpose of a capabilities statement is for you to show off the goods and services that you provide as a business. Prime contractors and contracting officer often as for a capability statement so they can get an idea of what provide as a business. This is especially important if you are looking to be sought out by contracting officers, who will be able to find you in the small business database search.

Once you or a CRS specialist has completed your SAM Registration, you may qualify for a small business certification. Use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below and find out if you meet the requirements

 

Small Business Calculator Tool

SAM Registration Status

If you are unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, use the Status Check tool by clicking the area at the top labeled “SAM & UEI Status”. When you have determined the status of your registration, if one was found, begin the renewal or registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on government contracting or grant work due to a lapsed or missing registration.

If you need a CRS to assist you with the process, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 or click the button below. After payment is received, a CRS will be in contact with you in the next 24 business hours.

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What are the compliance requirements for maintaining set-aside certifications?

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One major compliance requirement for maintaining any set-aside is keeping your SAM Registration active and compliant. Each set-aside certification offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) has it’s own procedures and standards for maintaining that specific certification.

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB)

According to SBA, maintaining a WOSB or EDWOSB certification requires participants to annually attest to meeting program requirements set forth in 13 CFR 127.  Annual attestation must be submitted within 30 days of the anniversary date of certification. Additionally, firms must undergo a program examination every three years conducted by SBA or a third-party certifier.

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB)

For VOSB and SDVOSB (Service Disabled Veteran-Owned) certifications, they are good for a total of three years. Once the three-year period is up, you must recertify and stay compliant

HUBZone Certification

You’ll need to recertify for the HUBZone program once a year. There is no limit to the length of time a business can participate as long as it continues to qualify. A “program examination” is required every 3 years to make sure you still meet the requirements as the map changes every 5 years and new locations arise. If yours is coming up for an examination, check and see if you are still in a HUBZone by clicking the button below.

 

HUBZone Map Lookup Tool

As mentioned above, your SAM Registration must be in ACTIVE and good standing to qualify for a set-aside certification. If you are unsure if yours is active or if you have one. find out by using the tool below

 

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If your registration is missing or is within 60 days of expiring, get started on the process NOW. You do not want to miss out on any federal contracting opportunities or lose a certification status due to those issues. If you are ready to begin, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will answer any general questions you have. You can also click below to get started today. Once payment is received, a CRS will be in contact with you within 24 business hours.

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What are the 5 SBA requirements of a small business?

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According to SBA, the 5 requirements of a small business are:

    • Be a for-profit business of any legal structure.
    • Be independently owned and operated.
    • Not be nationally dominant in its field.
    • Be physically located and operate in the U.S. or its territories.

*In addition to the above requirements, you must also meet the SBA specific size standards to obtain a small business certification*

If you are still unsure, you can use the tool by clicking below or reaching out tot he USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998
Small Business Certification Eligibility Tool

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

If you used the Small Business tool and determined your eligibility, the next step is to have an active and compliant SAM Registration. Use the SAM Status Lookup Tool to determine the status of yours, if you have one. If you need to renew or do not have one, contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and CRS will be able to assist you with any general inquires you may have. If you are ready to begin the process NOW wit ha CRS, click the button below. Once payment is received, you will be contacted by Certified Registration Specialist within 24 hours.

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How long does a WOSB Certification take for approval?

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WOSB Certification Approval

The approval processing time for a Woman-Owned Small Business can take anywhere from six to nine months. providing there is no unexpected setbacks or curveballs. Going through a filing assistance firm such as USBRI, a CRS will facilitate the whole process for you and ensure that it can be done quickly. If you are interested in learning more about the Woman-Owned Small Business Certification, give the USBRI Help Desk a call at 1-888-646-9998

You can also browse the Woman-Owned Small Business Certification & Eligibility page by clicking below

WOSB Certification & Eligibility

Need to Register or Renew Your SAM Registration?

An additional eligibility requirement for the WOSB Certification is to have an active SAM Registration. If you are unsure of your status or if you have one, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a Certified Registration Specialist would ne happy to assist you. Browse the USBRI Services page by clicking the button below.

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How To Qualify For A VOSB Certification?

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How To Qualify For A VOSB Certification

To qualify for a VOSB Certification, you must meet the requirements set forth by both SBA and the VA. Those requirements include:

    • Meet SBA Small Business Size Standards
    • Active and Compliant SAM Registration (check the status here)
    • 51% or greater owned and controlled by a US Veteran
    • US Veteran must oversee the day-to-day operations

Visit the VOSB page and take the questionnaire to determine your eligibility

 

VOSB Eligibility Questionnaire

Need to Register or Renew?

If you need to renew or register a SAM, get started TODAY with a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist). Contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions you may have. Get started today with a specialist by clicking the button below.

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How do I check an address in the HUBZone Map?

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How To Check HUBZone Map

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

HUBZone Map Lookup Tool

Need a SAM Registration?

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?

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Submit HUBZone before Update?

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

 

HUBZone Map Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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

HUBZone Certification & Eligibility

Do you know your SAM Registration status?

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

SAM Status Lookup Tool
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