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U.S. Small Business Administration

Helping small businesses to start, grow and

succeed.

Selling

to the

Federal Government

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Government Contracting

Authorities

Federal State Local

8(a)

SDB

HUBZone

Small Business

Women Owned Businesses

Veteran Owned Businesses

Other Certifications Other Certifications

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Goals

8(a)/SDB (5%)

WOSB (5%)

HUBZone (3%)

SDVOSB (3%)

Small Business

Large Businesses

23% to Small

Businesses

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SBA Small Business Certification Programs

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Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

8(a)

Native American Tribal 8(a)

Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a)

Native Alaskan Organization 8(a)

Woman-Owned Small Business

HUBZone Small Business

Veteran-Owned Small Business

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

Economically Disadvantaged

WOSB

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8(a) Program Overview

Program Objectives

Goals

Certification

Eligibility Requirements

Steps

www.sba.gov/8abd 5

Objectives

Competing in the federal and private

marketplace

Provide Business Development

Contracts

www.sba.gov/8abd

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Eligibility Requirements

Ownership/Control

9 Year Program

Good Character

Potential for Success

www.sba.gov/8abd

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Eligibility Requirements

Socially Disadvantaged

Economically Disadvantaged

Primary NAICS Code

Certification by SBA

www.sba.gov/8abd 8

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Steps to Prepare for the 8(a) Application

Determine your North American Industry Classification Number NAICS number (s) http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

Register with System for Acquisition Management (SAM) www.sam.gov

Review your SBA Profile at http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm

Ensure you have access to the General Login System https://eweb.sba.gov/gls/dsp_login.cfm

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WOSB Program Overview

Program Objectives

Goals

Eligibility

Repository

Steps

www.sba.gov/wosb

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Objectives

Increase Contracting Opportunities for

WOSBs

Set-Asides for WOSBs

Assist agencies in meeting 5% goal

www.sba.gov/wosb11

Eligibility

WOSB

51% Owned and Controlled

Meet Small Business Size Standards

EDWOSB

Personal Net Worth less than $750K

Adjust Annual Income of less than $350K

All assets below $6M

www.sba.gov/wosb12

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Eligibility

Over 300 (6 digit) NAICS codes are eligible WOSB Program Applicable NAICS Codes

Set-Aside Contracts to WOSB/EDWOSB only Compliance Guide for the WOSB Program

www.sba.gov/wosb

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Repository

Self Certification Forms WOSB Certification (SBA Form 2413)

EDWOSB Certification (SBA Form 2414)

For EDWOSB ONLY, SBA Form 413, Personal Financial Statement

Based upon type of Business Structure Partnership

Agreement, Articles of Incorporation, Birth Certificates, By-Laws,

Stock Ledger, Voting Agreements etc..

Compliance Guide for the WOSB Program

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Steps to WOSB/EDWOSB Certification

Register with System for Acquisition Management

(SAM) www.sam.gov and Self-Certify

Ensure you have access to the General Login System

https://eweb.sba.gov/gls/dsp_login.cfm

Complete Forms and Upload into Repository

Represent WOSB/EDWOSB Status in SAM

Compete for WOSB/EDWOSB Set-Asides Opportunities at www.fbo.gov

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HUBZone Program Overview

Objectives

Goals

Eligibility

Steps

http://www.sba.gov/hubzone

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HUBZone Program Eligibility

51% Owned and Controlled

Principal Office in a designated HUBZone

At Least 35% of Employees Reside in a

HUBZone

Certification by SBA

http://www.sba.gov/hubzone

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Steps to HUBZone Certification

Register with System for Acquisition Management (SAM) www.sam.gov

Verify you are in a HUBZonehttp://www.sba.gov/content/hubzone-maps

Gather Supporting Documents http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/HUBZone_Document_Checklist.pdf

Submit Application On-Line https://eweb1sp.sba.gov/hubzone/internet/general/dsp_enter_application.cfm?null=1236867264012

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SDVOSB Program Overview

Objectives

Goals

Eligibility (includes Veterans First program)

Steps

http://www.sba.gov/sdvosb

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Objectives

Increase Contracting Opportunities for

SDVOSBs

Set-Asides for SDVOSBs

Assist agencies in meeting 3% goal

http://www.sba.gov/sdvosb

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SDVOSB Program Eligibility

51% Owned and Controlled

Must have Service Connected Disability

Meet Small Business Size Standards

Self-Certification through System for Award

Management (SAM) www.sam.gov

http://www.sba.gov/sdvosb

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Veterans First Program Eligibility

Applies only to VA Acquisitions

Provides Sole Source Authority (Under $5M)

Permits Restricted Competition or Set-Asides to

SDVOSBs and VOSBS

Sets Specific Goals for VA only 7% for VOSBS

10% for SDVOSB

Certification and Verification through the VA www.vetbiz.gov

http://www.va.gov/osdbu/

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Steps to SDVOSB Certification

Register with System for Acquisition Management

(SAM) www.sam.gov

Represent SDVOSB Status in SAM

VA Only- Apply/Certify at www.vetbiz.gov

http://www.va.gov/osdbu/

http://www.va.gov/osdbu/veteran/vap.asp

Compete for SDVOSB Set-Asides or VA Contracts Opportunities at www.fbo.gov

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SDVOSB VOSB All

Agencies

VA Only Self

Certify

VA Certifies

SDVOSB

Program (SBA)

Yes No Yes No Yes No

Vets First

Program (VA)

Yes Yes No Yes No Yes

Summary SDVOSB/Vets First Programs

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Questions ???

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