What is the award limit for a WOSB sole source contract?

For manufacturing contracts, the limit is $6.5 million. For all other contracts, the limit is $4 million. These limits are set by the SBA and may be adjusted periodically.

Do I need to be certified to compete for WOSB contracts?

While certification is not always required to compete, having official WOSB or EDWOSB certification from the SBA or an approved third-party certifier strengthens your position and may be required for certain contracts.

How does CLEATUS help me find WOSB opportunities?

CLEATUS filters contracts specifically for WOSB and EDWOSB set-asides, provides early alerts for new opportunities, and gives you competitive intelligence on past winners and pricing strategies to help you craft winning proposals.

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Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program is designed to level the playing field, ensuring women entrepreneurs have a fair opportunity to compete for and win federal contracts. Our platform helps you find WOSB set-aside opportunities with early alerts and competitive intelligence.

The WOSB Market Opportunity

Find WOSB set-aside contracts designed for women-owned small businesses with significant competitive advantages.

$26B

Awarded to WOSBs Annually Across All Federal Agencies

5% Goal

Federal Contracting Goal for Women-Owned Small Businesses

Up to $6.5M

Sole Source Ceiling for Manufacturing Contracts

320,000+

Women-Owned Small Businesses Certified and Eligible for Federal Contracts

WOSB Program Eligibility

To qualify for WOSB set-asides, your business must meet specific ownership and control requirements.

Ownership Requirements

At least 51% owned by one or more women who are U.S. citizens.
Women owners must have unconditional ownership interest.
For publicly owned businesses, at least 51% of stock must be owned by women.
For EDWOSB, owners must also meet specific economic criteria.

Control Requirements

Women must control the management and daily operations.
Women must hold the highest officer position.
Women must have managerial experience or technical competence.
Women must devote full-time to the business during normal working hours.

Latest Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) Contracts

Recent contract opportunities in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) set-aside program.

BPA Machine Tool Maintenance and Repair and Chemical Shed Management Services

Maintenance, repair, and calibration of Heidenhain machines and chemical shed at NASA Ames, women-owned set aside.

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) AHU Replacement

Replacement of AHU at KSC PHSF, WOSB set-aside, NAICS 236220, solicitation nasa-9c7edd64ce428d2d.

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Your Competitive Edge for WOSB Contracts

While others waste time on manual searches, you'll have AI-powered insights on past winners, pricing strategies, and agency preferences for every WOSB contract.

Find Women-Only Competitions

Identify set-asides where you compete exclusively against other women-owned businesses, dramatically reducing your competition pool and increasing your win probability.

Find Sole Source Opportunities

Identify non-competitive WOSB sole source opportunities up to $6.5M for manufacturing and $4M for other industries, where competition is eliminated entirely.

Priority in Underrepresented Industries

Be first to know about contracts in industries where women-owned businesses are underrepresented, with dedicated set-asides just for WOSBs.

CLEATUS FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

WOSB is Women-Owned Small Business, while EDWOSB is Economically Disadvantaged WOSB. Both are eligible for sole source awards, but EDWOSB status opens up additional set-aside opportunities in underrepresented industries.

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