Federal Small Business Certifications & Compliance
Set-aside certifications reserve billions in federal work for firms that qualify. We confirm you are eligible, build an application SBA can approve, and help you win set-asides once you are in.
At a glance
- Eligibility and strategy review
- Complete SBA application prep
- Annual review support
- CMMC advisory
What Certification Support Includes
SBA small business certifications (8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone and SDVOSB) let qualifying firms compete for contracts set aside for them. Certification support means checking eligibility before you apply, preparing the documentation, answering SBA's follow-up requests and keeping your status through annual reviews.
A certification only pays off when you bid with it. We line it up with your GSA Schedule, your target agencies and a website that shows the certification where contracting officers look first.
Certifications We Support
SBA 8(a) Business Development
Eligibility evaluation, full SBA application and annual review support for the nine-year program.
WOSB / EDWOSB
SBA certification support for Women-Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses.
HUBZone
Workforce residency mapping, application and annual recertification management.
SDVOSB / VOSB
SBA veteran certification support and annual maintenance.
CMMC Advisory
Gap assessment and remediation planning for DoD contractors facing Level 1, 2 or 3 requirements.
Size Recertification
Accurate size representations and correct handling of recertification events.
Our Certifications Process
Assess
Eligibility and certification strategy review.
Document
Gather and organize every required record.
Apply
Prepare and submit a complete application.
Leverage
Turn certification into set-aside wins.
Proposal writing by set-aside program
How we write proposals for each SBA set-aside program:
One team, every stage of the contract
Certifications is one part of how we help contractors win, staff, run and grow federal work. The same team covers:
Strategic Certification Planning
The most valuable certification depends on your ownership, geography, target agencies and competition. We assess all of it before recommending which certifications to pursue and in what order. Read our certification decision guide.
Certification Maintenance & Compliance
Certifications require annual reviews, reporting and recertification events that can affect eligibility if missed. We provide compliance calendars and advisory support so your set-aside eligibility stays protected.
Case Studies & Client Stories
WOSB consultancy secures GSA MAS award after two rejections
A woman-owned management consultancy had two GSA MAS offers returned and was close to giving up on the schedule.
Read case study →8(a) IT firm wins first prime on a DoD modernization IDIQ
A 40-person 8(a) firm with strong sub past performance but no prime wins needed to cross the line from subcontractor to prime.
Read case study →Construction contractor lands a USACE MATOC seat
A HUBZone construction firm kept losing MATOC competitions on technical approach despite excellent field performance.
Read case study →“The 8(a) application felt impossible on our own. FedBiz Solutions organized the narrative, the documentation and the timeline, the process was finally predictable.”
“FedBiz Solutions turned our reactive proposal process into a real competitive system. We went from a 20% win rate to over 60% in two years. Their capture team is exceptional.”
“We had the capabilities to win a $12M DoD contract but didn't know how to tell that story compliantly. FedBiz Solutions's government proposal writing team rewrote our technical approach and we won.”
Certifications Resources
Certifications FAQs
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