Self certification, no more for WOSBs

Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. You've probably seen a significant uptick in government procurement activities over the past few weeks. The typical "busy season" looks like it's a bit early this year and here to stay through the end of the FY. 

In case you haven't seen, the SBA has amended its requirements surrounding WOSBs (view the Final Rule on the Federal Register). Gone are the days of self certification; effective July 15, WOSBs will need to be certified to be eligible for set-aside contracts. For non set-aside contracts, WOSBs would be able to continue to self-certify their status, receive contracts and count towards WOSB small business contracting goals. 

Moving forward, download any program documentation out of the repository by July 15 (when it closes down), and submit your application under the new certification process starting July 15.