What are the latest requirements for WOSB certification through the SBA in late 2026?

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My firm is a management consulting WOSB in Minneapolis, NAICS 541611. We've been working as a subcontractor on federal task orders for a few years and now want to pursue prime contracts. I'm trying to make sure our WOSB certification is up to date with the latest SBA requirements so we can be eligible for federal set-aside contracts. I heard there might have been some changes recently, but the SBA website can be a bit dense to navigate. I've looked at the WOSB program page on sba.gov, but I'm looking for practical advice. What are the current requirements for WOSB certification through the SBA, particularly regarding ownership, control, and economic disadvantage status, as of late 2026?

Luis A. · Answer

The SBA requires that a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more women, and for Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) status, the woman owner must also meet specific economic disadvantage criteria. Your firm must apply to the SBA for certification, and there is no cost to apply. The certification process verifies both ownership and control by women. For EDWOSB status, the woman owner's personal net worth must be less than $850,000, excluding the ownership interest in the firm and equity in her primary personal residence. Additionally, her adjusted gross income averaged over the previous three years must be $400,000 or less, and her personal assets must be $6.5 million or less in fair market value. These are the current requirements as of late 2026. Once certified, your firm will be eligible for WOSB and EDWOSB set-aside contracts.

What are the latest requirements for WOSB certification through the SBA in late 2026?

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What are the latest requirements for WOSB certification through the SBA in late 2026?

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