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.
If you are unsure you meet the SBA side standards, click the button below
If you have a missing capability statement in your DSBS profile, that means you are NOT a SBA Certified Small Business. Once your SAM Registration becomes active in SAM, you can become SBA certified. There are few requirements to make that happen, such as:
USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration and SBA Certifications for over 12 years.
Use the Small Business Calculator to determine your eligibility
The SBA (Small Business Administration) is the primary resource for any small business or set-aside certification. The SBA Certifications include; Small Business Certification, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB), HUBZone Certification, and the 8(a) Certification program.
To know if you qualify as a small business, click the button below
In order to qualify to the 8(a) program you or your small business must be at a social and economic disadvantage. You must be a newly registered entity with no prior history of applying for 8(a). Your business must make less than $6.5 million a year. A requirement for any set-aside certification would be to have an active and compliant SAM Registration.
USBRI has been offering filing services for the last 13 years. If you have any questions with registering to SAM reach out the USBRI Help Desk a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist), will be able to assist you.
If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below
The Minority Business Enterprise, is certification that identifies businesses widely owned and ran by recognized ethnic groups. It is a high standard, for profit program businesses can use if they are at least 50% with a minority group. In order to know whether you can be qualified you must register with SAM to complete any process doing business with the federal government. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions about the qualifications for these certifications reach out the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.
If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below
The 8(a) program is a business developmental program that offers assistance in a wider perspective for small minority owned businesses with disadvantages. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have issues or questions reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.
To get certified as a small business, there a few steps that need to be taken:
USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and Small Business Certifications for 13 years. Constantly on top of changing procedures, a dedicated CRS will make sure your SAM Registration is active and compliant according to current standards.
If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, click the button below
Use the Small Business Calculator Tool to determine if you meet the SBA Small Business Size Standards. USBRI can assist you with getting certified. Learn more about the service provided by clicking here.
Dynamic Small Business Search is a database tool provided by the SBA (Small Business Administration) to search for small business. To have a profile you would have to have a SAM registration.
If you’re unsure you don’t have a SAM registration click the button below
You will need to apply for a SAM. If you need to check an entity’s status, follow the steps below:
You can also access the tool by clicking below
Any business or sole proprietor is able to register for SAM.gov However, to be considered a small business you must meet the Small Business Sized Standards set forth by the SBA (Small Business Administration).
When you’re registered in SAM.gov you will be able to obtain small business certifications as long as you meet the requirements.
Use the Small Business Calculator Tool to determine your eligibility by clicking below
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