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SBA WOSB / EDWOSB Federal Contracting Certification – Maryland
Federal certification enabling Maryland 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; WBENC is an approved WOSB third-party certifier; particularly valuable given Maryland's massive federal procurement ecosystem (NSA, DISA, Fort Meade, APG, HHS, DoD).
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 use WBENC as a third-party certifier