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Small business certifications and set asides are programs put in place by the government to help promote and support small businesses. These programs can be valuable tools for small businesses looking to win government contracts, as they can provide access to special contracting opportunities and preferences that are not available to larger businesses.

Some examples of small business certifications include:

• Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program: This program is specifically for small businesses that are owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. It provides access to special contracting opportunities and support services, such as business development assistance and management and technical assistance.
• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) certifications: These certifications are available to small businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by women and are designed to help increase the participation of women-owned businesses in government contracting.
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification: This certification is available to small businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans and are designed to help increase the participation of veteran-owned businesses in government contracting.

Set asides are also a way for small businesses to access special contracting opportunities. A set-aside is a portion of a contract that is reserved specifically for small businesses. For example, some contracts may be set-aside for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, while others may be set-aside for small businesses located in certain geographic areas or providing certain types of goods or services.

Our team at Government Solutions can help you determine which certifications and set asides you may be eligible for and assist you in the certification process. Additionally, we can also help you identify and pursue set-aside contracts that are a good fit for your business, as well as ensure that you comply with all the applicable regulations and requirements once you have obtained the certification. It's important to note that the certifications and set asides are subject to change based on the laws, regulations and the political climate, thus it's important to stay up to date with the changing requirements.