Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
EDWOSB Certification: Priority Access to Federal Contracts
EDWOSB certification creates exclusive access to federal contracts—but only when eligibility and documentation are done right.
Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
What Is EDWOSB?
The Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program is a federal contracting designation that allows qualified women-owned businesses to compete for exclusive government contracts in industries where women are underrepresented.
What is the difference between WOSB and EDWOSB?
EDWOSB includes all WOSB requirements plus economic disadvantage criteria.
Can a business be both WOSB and EDWOSB?
Yes. EDWOSB is a subset of WOSB for economically disadvantaged owners.
How long does EDWOSB certification last?
Certification must be maintained and updated as ownership, finances, or business details change.
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
WHY DO BUSINESSES USE A CONSULTANT FOR EDWOSB CERTIFICATION?
WHY DO BUSINESSES USE A CONSULTANT FOR EDWOSB CERTIFICATION?
WHY DO BUSINESSES USE A CONSULTANT FOR EDWOSB CERTIFICATION?
- Ownership or control not clearly documented
- Financial documents incomplete or miscalculated
- Inconsistencies between SAM.gov and SBA records
- Incorrect NAICS code selection
- Misunderstanding economic disadvantage rules
HOW DOES GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER HELP WITH EDWOSB?
WHY DO BUSINESSES USE A CONSULTANT FOR EDWOSB CERTIFICATION?
WHY DO BUSINESSES USE A CONSULTANT FOR EDWOSB CERTIFICATION?
- Evaluating EDWOSB eligibility
- Reviewing ownership & financial documentation
- Aligning SAM.gov and DSBS profiles
- Guiding certification submission
- Positioning your business for real contract opportunities
EDWOSB Eligibility Requirements
EDWOSB Eligibility Requirements
EDWOSB Eligibility Requirements
- At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women
- Woman owner(s) must be U.S. citizen
- Women must manage daily operations and long-term decisions
- The woman owner must meet SBA limits related to:
- Personal net worth
- Adjusted gross income
- Total assets
- Must meet SBA size standards for the primary NAICS code
- Active SAM.gov registration
- SBA-approved EDWOSB certification
EDWOSB Benefits
EDWOSB Eligibility Requirements
EDWOSB Eligibility Requirements
- Federal agencies reserve contracts specifically for EDWOSB-certified businesses.
- Bidding pools are limited to other EDWOSB firms, increasing win probability.
- Agencies may award contracts directly to EDWOSB firms without full competition.
- EDWOSB status is searchable in SAM.gov and DSBS.
- Agencies actively seek EDWOSB firms to meet statutory diversity targets.
- Can be leveraged alongside GSA, HUBZone, 8(a), and FEMA opportunities.
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