Government Contracting
Office of Government Contracting, Women-Owned Small Business Program
On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a final rule effective February 4, 2011, aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs).
The Final Rule sets forth procedures authorized by the Small Business Act to help ensure a level playing field on which WOSBs can compete for Federal contracting opportunities, while helping achieve the existing statutory goal that 5 percent of Federal contracting dollars go to women-owned small businesses. The Final Rule sets forth the following:
WOSB Program Information
WOSB Program Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs WOSB Program Applicable NAICS Codes Compliance Guide for the WOSB Program WOSB Program Guidelines for Contracting Officers (Coming Soon)
WOSB Program Repository
Information about the WOSB Program Repository will be released in the coming months. The repository continues to undergo system and technical evaluation prior to the February 4, 2011 program effective date. Once available, a link to the respository will be available here.
WOSB Program Third-Party Certification
SBA is currently developing the process by which entities can become approved to certify businesses as WOSBs and/or EDWOSBs. No Third-Party Certifiers have been approved by SBA at this time. SBA will update this website with a list of Approved Third-Party Certifiers.
Questions about the WOSB Program?
SBA Answer Desk 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722) Answer Desk TTY: (704) 344-6640 [Spanish] E-mail: wosb@sba.gov.
WOSB Program News
October 7, 2010 – Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Final Rule is published in the Federal Register. October 4, 2010 - SBA Releases Final Women-Owned Small Business Rule to Expand Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities March 4, 2010 - Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program proposed rule is published in the Federal Register. March 2, 2010 SBA news release -- SBA Proposes Women-Owned Small Business Rule to Expand Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities
Updated October 7, 2010 |