SBA Certifications
Application support for 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and VOSB. Plus state and local certifications: DBE, MBE, WBE, and more.
The right certification turns you from one of hundreds of bidders into one of a handful eligible for set-aside contracts. Our team evaluates which certifications you actually qualify for, prepares the application package, and responds to SBA inquiries until you are certified.
Federal SBA Programs
- 8(a) Business Development Program
- HUBZone: Historically Underutilized Business Zone
- WOSB: Women-Owned Small Business
- EDWOSB: Economically Disadvantaged WOSB
- SDVOSB: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- VOSB: Veteran-Owned Small Business
Set-aside opportunity is not limited to federal contracting. State and local agencies run their own certification programs that unlock dedicated bidding pools for qualified businesses. Our team evaluates eligibility and handles applications at every level.
State and Local Programs
- DBE: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (state DOT programs)
- MBE: Minority Business Enterprise (state and local)
- WBE: Women Business Enterprise (state and local)
- SBE: Small Business Enterprise (local procurement programs)
- ACDBE: Airport Concession DBE (FAA-governed airport procurement)
- State-specific DVBE and VBE programs for veteran-owned businesses
- Local Vendor Preference programs at the municipality level
Many of these certifications stack. A business that qualifies as WOSB, MBE, and DBE simultaneously becomes eligible for three separate pools of set-aside work. We evaluate which combination applies to your business and prepare all applications in the correct order.
What We Deliver
- Eligibility evaluation across all SBA programs
- Application package (forms, narratives, exhibits)
- Supporting documentation review
- Response to SBA clarification requests
- Annual recertification support
Timeline
Application prep takes 2 to 6 weeks. SBA decision timelines vary by program.
How to start
Send us a short note describing your business and your situation. We will respond within one business day with next steps. If the first conversation is enough, there is no charge.