Women-Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program
HHS sets aside certain federal contracts for eligible Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Our goal for 2013 – PDF was 5%.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, a firm must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women. The women must be U.S. citizens. The firm must be “small” in its primary industry in accordance with SBA’s size standards for that industry. For a WOSB to be deemed “economically disadvantaged,” its owners must demonstrate economic disadvantage in accordance with the requirements set forth in the final rule.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program
HHS sets aside a certain level of its acquisitions for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business competition (SDVOSBC). Our goal for 2013 – PDF was 3%.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the SDVOSBC, you and your business must meet the following criteria:
- The Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) must have a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense
- The SDVOSBC must be small under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement
- The SDV must unconditionally own 51% of the SDVOSBC
- The SDVO must control the management and daily operations of the SDVOSBC
- The SDV must hold the highest officer position in the SDVOSBC
