Certification entitles holders to be a part of the 5% set aside in the federal budget of $500 billion for businesses in this category. The program is available to help provide a level playing field for qualifying small economically and socially disadvantaged businesses.

Basic Requirements:

• Business must hold an active SAM registration.
• Business has never participated in the 8A program.
• Business must be at least 51% held by one or more US citizens who are economically and socially disadvantaged
• Business must be owned by individual whose net worth is less than $750 000
• Average adjusted gross income of individual for previous 3 years must be $350 000 or less
• It’s principals must demonstrate good character.
• Business must show potential for success.

Our Steps:

1. 1. Registration:

We ensure you hold an active SAM and check if you qualify within 20 days of your application.

1. 1. Verification:

We check all your documentation and liaise with you whilst our certification team completes your application.

1. 1. Submission:

Gov Bid Marketing will submit your information to the SBA.