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FEDERAL
SBA WOSB Federal Contracting Program – Women-Owned Small Business Certification
Federal certification enabling Louisiana women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) to compete for set-aside federal contracts; 5% federal contracting goal for WOSBs; SBA self-certification available through MySBA platform; WBEC South also provides WOSB certification.
About this program
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Eligibility
Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by a woman who is a U.S. citizen; EDWOSB requires demonstrating economic disadvantage; must qualify as a small business under SBA size standards.
Requirements
- At least 51% owned and controlled by a woman who is a U.S. citizen
- Qualify as a small business under SBA size standards
- Self-certify through MySBA at certify.sba.gov or obtain third-party certification through WBEC South