WOSB

A Women-Owned Small Business is a small business at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens. The WOSB Federal Contracting Program authorizes contracting officers to set aside certain contracts for certified WOSBs or Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) in industries where women are substantially underrepresented.

Certification is required through SBA's certification portal or an SBA-approved third-party certifier. EDWOSBs must additionally demonstrate economic disadvantage based on personal net worth, income, and assets. The program provides access to set-aside contracts in designated NAICS codes where studies have shown women-owned businesses are underrepresented.