Wanted: Women's Business Center Advisors
After a client gets her WOSB certification (the federal Women-Owned Small Business designation), the question is always "now what?" GovProcure answers that question every Monday with a list of active contracts specifically reserved for WOSB and EDWOSB businesses, sorted by industry and state.
The Challenge
"Now What?" After Certification
After WOSB certification (Women-Owned Small Business — a federal designation that opens access to reserved contracts), clients often ask "now what?" Advisors need a live list of actual opportunities to show them — not just an explanation of the program.
EDWOSB Rules Change
EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business) is a stricter certification with a lower personal net worth limit, but it unlocks different contracts. Knowing which category applies to which client — and which contracts it opens — requires staying current as the SBA updates program rules.
NAICS Code Eligibility Matters
WOSB set-asides (contracts reserved for women-owned businesses) are only available in specific NAICS codes (industry classification numbers) that the SBA designates. That list changes periodically, and advisors need to know which industries have active opportunities right now.
How GovProcure Helps
S3 Women-Owned Small Business Opportunities
Every week, we pull SAM.gov solicitations (bid requests) that are restricted to WOSB-certified businesses. Sorted by state and NAICS code, so you can instantly show a client what federal contracts are open in her industry this week.
EDWOSB Set-Asides Tracked Separately
EDWOSB certification opens doors that standard WOSB doesn't. We separate EDWOSB opportunities (often with higher dollar amounts and sole-source eligibility) from standard WOSB so you can advise clients accurately based on their certification status.
A4 WOSB Contractor Intelligence
See which women-owned businesses are currently winning federal contracts and what they're being paid. Show your clients proof that winning is possible — and what the market is paying.
NAICS Lookup and SBA Eligibility List
Not every NAICS code qualifies for WOSB set-asides. We help you confirm the client's industry code and verify it's on the SBA's current WOSB-eligible list — the foundation of any recompete or new contract strategy.
What You Get Each Week
Weekly Deliverables
- Active contracts reserved for WOSB-certified businesses this week (by industry code and state)
- Active contracts reserved for EDWOSB-certified businesses (stricter eligibility, often higher dollar amounts)
- Recent WOSB contract awards (shows clients what winning looks like and what it pays)
- Pricing benchmarks for common WOSB industries like IT consulting and professional services
- New SAM.gov registrations of women-owned businesses (potential clients for WBC outreach)
Questions We Hear All the Time
Our S3 report pulls every active bid request on SAM.gov (the federal contract listing system) that is restricted to Women-Owned Small Businesses. We update it weekly. You can see what's open by state and by NAICS code (the industry classification number), so you can quickly match opportunities to your specific clients.
EDWOSB stands for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business. It's a stricter version of WOSB certification that requires the owner to have a personal net worth below a certain threshold (currently around $850,000, excluding home equity and business interest). EDWOSB certification unlocks sole-source contracts (direct purchases without bidding) up to $4.5 million for services — a significant advantage that standard WOSB doesn't always provide.
The SBA (Small Business Administration) designates specific NAICS codes (industry classifications) where WOSB set-asides are allowed because women-owned businesses are underrepresented in federal contracting in those industries. Historically the most active WOSB categories include IT consulting and services, management consulting, healthcare, professional and technical services, and administrative support. Our S3 report shows this week's actual open opportunities by industry.
Absolutely. WOSB certification opens doors but doesn't close any. A certified business can compete for WOSB-reserved contracts AND full-and-open competition contracts (where any qualified business can bid). Certification is an additional advantage, not a restriction.
A NAICS code (North American Industry Classification System — the 6-digit number the government uses to categorize businesses) determines which contracts a company can compete for. You want to select the code that best describes your client's highest-revenue work. Our NAICS lookup tool at govprocure.northwest.net/naics.html can help identify the right code. For WOSB specifically, confirm the code appears on the SBA's list of WOSB-eligible NAICS codes before finalizing.
Turn Certification Into Contracts
Start your subscription and get immediate access to four federal databases updated every week.
Get Started Today