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Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB / EDWOSB)

Contracts set aside for women-owned and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small businesses in eligible industries.

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Who's eligible

A WOSB must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens, and qualify as small under the contract's NAICS size standard.
EDWOSB adds an economic-disadvantage test on the owner(s) — limits on personal net worth, income, and assets, similar to the 8(a) thresholds.
You must be certified (through SBA's certify.sba.gov or an approved third-party certifier) and the set-aside only applies in NAICS industries SBA has designated as underrepresented for women.
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Currently-open federal opportunities reserved for WOSB firms.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between WOSB and EDWOSB?
WOSB requires 51% women ownership and small size. EDWOSB adds an economic-disadvantage test on the owners (net worth, income, and asset caps). Some opportunities are reserved specifically for EDWOSB.
Do I have to be certified for WOSB set-asides?
Yes. Since 2020, self-certification is no longer allowed — you must be formally certified through SBA's free certification process or an SBA-approved third-party certifier before bidding on WOSB/EDWOSB set-asides.

Other set-aside programs

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