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Registration and certification support

Find the program that fits your business and review its requirements. Our optional paid service helps prepare applications.

SAM.gov registration

Registration and UEI assignment are free through SAM.gov. An active registration is generally required for direct federal prime awards.

Initial registration

Preparation help for an entity pursuing an initial SAM.gov registration.

Annual renewal

Preparation help for the 365-day renewal cycle and current SAM.gov representations.

Updates and issues

Scoped help organizing updates or responding to entity-validation and registration issues.

View SAM.gov requirements and support

Federal certifications

SBA programs have separate ownership, control and other eligibility requirements. Certification must fit the solicitation you pursue.

WOSB certification

Federal certification for women-owned small businesses to access federal set-aside contracts.

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EDWOSB certification

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business category, with additional financial requirements and NAICS-specific use.

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VOSB certification

SBA certification for veteran-owned small businesses pursuing eligible VA Vets First opportunities.

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SDVOSB certification

SBA certification for eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

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8(a) Business Development Program

Nine-year SBA program for eligible socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.

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HUBZone certification

Federal program for businesses in historically underutilized business zones, with principal-office and employee-residency requirements.

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State, local and supplier diversity certifications

MBE and WBE recognition varies by certifier. DOT DBE certification follows federal rules through state Unified Certification Programs.

MBE certification

Minority Business Enterprise designation for state, local or private supplier-diversity programs. Requirements and recognition vary.

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WBE certification

Woman Business Enterprise designation for state, local or private supplier-diversity programs. Separate from federal WOSB.

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DBE certification

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification for DOT-assisted programs, administered through a state Unified Certification Program.

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How application support works

  1. 01

    Eligibility Assessment

    We review your business against the current program criteria.

  2. 02

    Documentation Preparation

    We help organize the records and forms identified in the current official checklist.

  3. 03

    Application Submission

    We guide preparation for customer review, attestation, and submission to the appropriate program.

  4. 04

    Ongoing Support

    Any renewal, update, or monitoring scope is confirmed during the consultation and engagement.

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