How to Prove Your Small Business Status in a Bid
Claiming small business status in a bid is easy. Proving it, when a contracting officer or a competitor checks, is where firms get into trouble. Size status is not a label you choose; it is a determination based on your firm’s size under the solicitation’s NAICS code, including all affiliates, at the time you submit […]
Can You Hold Multiple Certifications at Once?
Yes, you can hold multiple small business certifications at once. A firm that is, for example, both woman-owned and located in a HUBZone can be certified as both WOSB and HUBZone. A veteran-owned firm in a HUBZone can hold SDVOSB and HUBZone status simultaneously. Multiple certifications multiply the set-asides you can compete for, but they […]
Which Small Business Certification Should You Get First?
New federal contractors often ask which certification to pursue first, and the honest answer is: the one you actually qualify for that matches where the contracts are. Chasing a prestigious certification you cannot yet prove wastes months, while ignoring one you already qualify for leaves set-aside contracts on the table. This guide compares the major […]