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What is the purpose of small business administration?

Posted on by Joe Klein

The purpose of the SBA (Small Business Administration) is to directly identify and award small businesses located in the United States. The government sets aside a certain percentage of federal contracting dollars to those who are small business certified and/or have a specific set-aside certification. All government contracts under $250k are directly awarded to small businesses so it is beneficial to qualify.

If you are unsure if you do qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Small Business Calculator Tool

Need to Renew or Register in SAM?

A requirement to being qualified as a small business with the government is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. Use the SAM Status Lookup Tool to see if you have a registration and when it expires. If you need to renew and need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a dedicated CRS will be able to assist you.

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How much does it cost to apply for HUBZone certification?

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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

Check SAM Status Here

Need to Renew or Register a SAM Registration?

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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Why is HUBZone important?

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Why is HUBZone important?

The HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Certification is important for you and your business to attract prime contractors who are specifically looking for small businesses located in HUBZone’s. Even if you live in a HUBZone, you must be certified to reap the benefits. Some of the requirements of HUBZone include:

    • Meet SBA Small Business Size Standards (use the Small Business Calculator to check)
    • Primary business office MUST be located in a HUBZone
      • Use the HUBZone Map to verify
    • 35% of all full-time employees MUST be located in a HUBZone
      • Use the HUBZone Map to verify

If you have determined that you are eligible for a HUBZone Certification, get in touch with a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. USBRI has been servicing small businesses who need to register in SAM and/or obtain Small Business Certifications for over 11 years. A dedicated CRS will do the work for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary.

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

 

Check SAM Status Here

Need to Renew or Register a SAM Registration?

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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What is set aside for small business?

Posted on by Joe Klein

The federal government sets-aside a certain percentage of federal contracting dollars to businesses who meet its specific requirements. There are four primary set-aside programs that you can participate in and be certified:

    • Woman-Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB/EDWOSB)
      • 5% of all Federal funds annually are allocated to WOSB Certified businesses
    • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (VOSB/SDVOSB)
      • Bid on exclusive contracts set aside for VOSBs.
      • 3% of federal contracts designated for SDVOSB certified contractors.
    • HUBZone Certification
      • Businesses in historically underutilized business zones are given exclusive access to certain government contracts.
      • HUBZone certified businesses benefit from a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.
    • 8(a) Certification
      • 5% of all federal monetary spending is mandated to be allocated to Minority Owned Small Business certificate holders.
      • As an 8(a) certified business, you are visible to contracting officers as a small business and Minority certified, so the pool for set-aside contracts is smaller, which maximizes your ability to receive no bid contract under $25,000.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Small Business Calculator Tool

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Check Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.

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What are SBA set aside programs?

Posted on by Joe Klein

The SBA Set-Aside programs are official recognitions provided by the Small Business Administration. It’s goal is for the government to spend a certain amount of federal contracting dollars on certain types of businesses who meet the requirements and are certified. There are four main SBA Set-Aside Certifications which include:

    • Woman-Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB/EDWOSB)
      • 5% of all Federal funds annually are allocated to WOSB Certified businesses
    • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (VOSB/SDVOSB)
      • Bid on exclusive contracts set aside for VOSBs.
      • 3% of federal contracts designated for SDVOSB certified contractors.
    • HUBZone Certification
      • Businesses in historically underutilized business zones are given exclusive access to certain government contracts.
      • HUBZone certified businesses benefit from a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.
    • 8(a) Certification
      • 5% of all federal monetary spending is mandated to be allocated to Minority Owned Small Business certificate holders.
      • As an 8(a) certified business, you are visible to contracting officers as a small business and Minority certified, so the pool for set-aside contracts is smaller, which maximizes your ability to receive no bid contract under $25,000.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Small Business Calculator Tool

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Check Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.

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What are the SBA certifications?

Posted on by Joe Klein

SBA Certifications are official recognitions provided by the Small Business Administration. There are four main SBA Set-Aside Certifications which include:

    • Woman-Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB/EDWOSB)
      • 5% of all Federal funds annually are allocated to WOSB Certified businesses
    • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (VOSB/SDVOSB)
      • Bid on exclusive contracts set aside for VOSBs.
      • 3% of federal contracts designated for SDVOSB certified contractors.
    • HUBZone Certification
      • Businesses in historically underutilized business zones are given exclusive access to certain government contracts.
      • HUBZone certified businesses benefit from a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.
    • 8(a) Certification
      • 5% of all federal monetary spending is mandated to be allocated to Minority Owned Small Business certificate holders.
      • As an 8(a) certified business, you are visible to contracting officers as a small business and Minority certified, so the pool for set-aside contracts is smaller, which maximizes your ability to receive no bid contract under $25,000.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Small Business Calculator Tool

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Check Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.

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How much money is set aside for small businesses?

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According to GSA (General Services Administration), the federal government purchase between $10,000 to $250,000 for small businesses. With that, the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (or SAP) is in place to make federal government purchase’s under $250k more simple and efficient. In order to qualify as a small business, you must meet the standards set forth by the SBA (Small Business Administration).

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Small Business Calculator Tool

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.

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Is SAM only for small business?

Posted on by Joe Klein

While the benefits of having a SAM seem to cater more to small businesses (i.e. SBA Small Business and Set-Aside Certifications), you do not have to qualify as a small business to be registered in SAM. Any legal entity that has an EIN (or SSN for sole proprietors) can be registered in SAM.

If you are looking to get started in federal contracting or grant work, start the process today with a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) to ensure you reap the benefits. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for both SAM Registrations and SBA Certification filings for over 12 years. If want to learn more about the SAM Registrations, the process, and it’s benefits, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998.

To get started today, click the button below

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Unsure If You Have a SAM Registratino?

If you are unsure if your company has a SAM Registration or not, use the SAM Status Lookup Tool by clicking below.

SAM Status Lookup Tool

What is a CAGE code for a small business?

Posted on by Joe Klein

There is no specific CAGE Code for a small business. Each entity registered in SAM for All Awards will obtain their own unique CAGE Code assigned by the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency). If you are unsure of what your CAGE Code is (or if you are registered in SAM), follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “SAM & UEI Status Lookup Tool”
    • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI
    • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of the registration including;
      • UEI and/or CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • Primary NAICS Codes
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more
    • If the registration is ACTIVE, it will tell you at the top of the summary

If you are having trouble finding the right results, contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-998.

You can also access the tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Renew or Register a SAM?

If you need to renew or register, begin the process NOW. The processing times are taking a bit longer due to everchanging procedures so USBRI recommends beginning the process at least 60 days before the set expiration. Call the USBRI Help Desk with any questions or begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.

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Who is eligible for HUBZone ownership?

Posted on by Joe Klein

Anyone that is located in a HUBZone (both home and office) and meets the requirements are eligible to obtain the SBA’s HUBZone Certification. Every five years the HUBZone program is required to update the HUBZone designations to ensure the program continues to serve the communities that are most in need of assistance. Most areas stay the same but some change.

If you are unsure of if your business or home is located in a HUBZone, use the map by clicking the button below

HUBZone Map Lookup Tool

Need to Renew or Register a SAM?

If you need to renew or register, begin the process NOW. The processing times are taking a bit longer due to everchanging procedures so USBRI recommends beginning the process at least 60 days before the set expiration. Call the USBRI Help Desk with any questions or begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.

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