HUBZONE
HUBZone Certification: Preference That Pays
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HUBZone
What Is the HUBZone Program?
The HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program is a federal contracting program designed to stimulate economic development in designated areas by giving qualified businesses priority access to government contracts through set-asides, sole-source awards, and price evaluation preferences.
How do I know if my business is located in a HUBZone?
HUBZone eligibility is based on SBA-designated maps. A professional review ensures your principal office address and supporting documents meet SBA requirements.
How often do agencies use HUBZone set-asides?
Agencies regularly use HUBZone set-asides and price preferences to meet small business and economic development goals.
HUBZone
Why do businesses use consultants for HUBZone?
Why do businesses use consultants for HUBZone?
Why do businesses use consultants for HUBZone?
Most denials occur due to incorrect addresses, employee data, or misaligned registrations. Professional guidance reduces risk and delays.
How Government Services Center Helps
Why do businesses use consultants for HUBZone?
Why do businesses use consultants for HUBZone?
- Evaluating HUBZone eligibility
- Verifying location and employee residency requirements
- Aligning SAM.gov and DSBS profiles
- Guiding certification submission and maintenance
- Positioning your business to leverage HUBZone advantages
HUBZone Eligibility Requirements
Key Benefits of HUBZone Certification
Key Benefits of HUBZone Certification
- Principal office must be located in a designated HUBZone.
- At least 35% of employees must live in a HUBZone area.
- Must be a U.S.-owned small business meeting SBA size standards.
- Active SAM.gov registration with accurate UEI and CAGE Code.
- Consistent information across SAM.gov and DSBS.
- Must maintain HUBZone eligibility throughout certification.
- Subject to periodic SBA reviews.
Key Benefits of HUBZone Certification
Key Benefits of HUBZone Certification
Key Benefits of HUBZone Certification
- Compete for federal contracts reserved exclusively for HUBZone-certified businesses.
- Agencies may award contracts directly to HUBZone firms without full competition.
- HUBZone firms can receive a price advantage (up to 10%) in full and open competitions.
- HUBZone opportunities limit the competitive pool, increasing win probability.
- Buyers actively search SAM.gov and DSBS for HUBZone-certified vendors.
- Can be combined with GSA, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), and VOSB.
- Supports growth while contributing to economic development goals.
Disclaimer: Government Services Center is not a government agency. Government Services Center is a third-party consulting company which provides professional consulting and administrative support services to assist businesses in navigating government contracting processes.
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