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What qualifications and certifications are required for federal contracting?

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.

 

Need to Register or Renew?

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.

Is there a difference between WOSB and WBE?

WOSB vs. WBE

WOSB and EDWOSB certifications provide access to national and federal-level contracts. A WBE certification is limited to local, regional, or state-level opportunities.

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How long does a WOSB take to process?

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

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.

How long does a WOSB certification take to process?

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

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.

How long does a WOSB Certification take for approval?

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

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.

How long does a WOSB take?

Woman Owned Small Business certifications fall under a set aside category from SAM. These specifically can take up to 8-12 months to process once submitted to the government. When first applying this can be tedious and overwhelming. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

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How long does a set aside take to process?

Set Asides certifications can include Women Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Historically Underutilized Business Zones. These all vary between 3-12 months to process through the government. All of these certifications fall under the SAM registration. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

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What are SBA certifications?

SBA Certifications

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

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

As stated above, the SAM Registration is a requirement when obtaining any federal small business certification. If you are unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, use the SAM Status Lookup Tool. If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

How long does it take to get SBA certification?

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

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 is the WOSB Certification approval process?

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

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.