What is the purpose of small business administration?

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…

How much does applying to GSA cost?

Initially there are no cost to an application or additional fees when applying to GSA. Before you can proceed further you must be registered with SAM. However these can be tedious and overwhelming when first registering. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have questions or need any help…

What’s considered Economically Disadvantaged?

When referring to economically disadvantaged businesses, those parameters are set by the SBA(Small Business Administration). Commonly know classes would include, Minority Owned/8(a), Woman Owned, and Veteran Owned businesses. Before you consider your business under one of these certifications you must be registered under SAM. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years.…

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…

Do vendors need a UEI number?

Whether vendors are required to have a UEI or not is up to the prime contractor or grant officer. If you are unsure if a vendor have a UEI, follow the steps below: At the top of this page, select “SAM * UEI Status Tool” Input your company’s full legal business name (or CAGE Code,…