Unlock Your Share of Federal Contracts –Proven Guide for Women-Owned Businesses

A clear guide to the Women‑Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program, eligibility criteria, and how to access set‑aside contract opportunities.

If you’re a woman entrepreneur looking to grow your business with federal contracts, the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program is worth your attention. It helps level the playing field by reserving contract opportunities for certified women-owned businesses — especially in industries where they’ve been historically underrepresented.

💡 What this resource covers:

• What the WOSB program is: A federal initiative to help women-owned small businesses compete for set-aside government contracts.
• Eligibility requirements: Your business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women and considered “small” by SBA size standards. You’ll need to certify through SBA’s portal for WOSB or EDWOSB (economically disadvantaged WOSB) status.
• NAICS codes explained: The SBA uses North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes to identify eligible industries. These codes categorize businesses by sector, and only those listed are open to set-asides.
• What are set-asides?: These are contracts the government restricts to specific business types—like WOSBs—so you face less competition and better odds.

📥 Next Steps:

1. Visit the SBA’s eligibility page and download the NAICS list.
2. See if your business sector qualifies.
3. Review how to register in SAM and apply for WOSB/EDWOSB certification.
4. Search active opportunities at SAM.gov.
5. Come back to WE Hub and mark this resource complete to track your progress!

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