Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Certified small business majority-owned by women.
Definition
The WOSB Federal Contracting Program allows set-asides in industries where women-owned firms are underrepresented, with an EDWOSB subcategory for economically disadvantaged owners.
Why it matters
Certification must be current in SAM at the time of offer or the bid is ineligible.
Example
An EDWOSB set-aside for professional training services.
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