Best Government Small Business Certifications: SDVOSB? WOSB? 8(a)? HUBZone?

[@watchjutsu]

In your next video could you walkthrough and explain the requirements to join the SBA Mentor-Protégés program to become a protégés preferably for a medical video production service.

[@user-hh5lp5nt4w]

Clear, precise, and super useful, as usual, many thanks!!

[@deepikaatkinson4111]

Love it dear.. Husband VA and I are Woman/ minority owned businesses.. and new to all govt learning. Thanks so much.

[@sirqe6791]

Thanks FedAccess 🇺🇸

[@trudeauanthonyof5202]

You are such an awesome and learned Person, your information is as precise and perfect! What I would like to know is where to start from scratch as forming a business then getting my first contract. Blessings to you!

[@carlettejohnson7370]

you are an amzing teacher I am learning so much from you

[@epicrollbjj]

Great video! Very informative. Getting ready to start our company and hope to have our 8A in 3 years. We will be subcontracting with an existing A8 certified company! Very excited for this coming year. I will definitely subscribe and appreciate the information 🙏🏼

[@FedAccess]

Subcontracting with an existing 8(a) company is a great plan! Congratulations!

[@feliciamdupree]

Allow what's available to guide you. That's good stuff.

[@hytgbvfr3455]

Thank you for cutting through the chatter to get to the facts

[@FedAccess]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@RobinLeRoyKyle]

Thank you. I've subscribed and following up on resources.

[@christaltate434]

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[@esaismael7406]

All of your videos are informative and explained in very easy way. Thank you

[@FedAccess]

Glad you like them!

[@ricksamuel5260]

Bout to take action

[@FedAccess]

Great! Let me know how it goes!

[@jamesccarterjr1212]

This was an amazing tutorial with great examples. Thank you!

[@FedAccess]

Thank you for your support. Most of my videos are a result of viewer questions, so let me know if there's a topic you'd like me to cover.

[@riverthur]

Love it, thank you

[@allisononyoutube5794]

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[@LearningToLove..]

Girlll, I’m going to be sending you a gift once I land my first contract this year! Aiming for a micro contract since it’ll be my first one! The federal procurement data system is EVERYTHING. I found the NAICS & PCS codes that resonate with my services & products. Meeting with my local ptac director tomorrow. Let’s get it! Thanks so much. -Sidney V.

[@FedAccess]

Great Job! I'll be counting on toasting you with a beer when you win your first contract!

[@michaeljordan609]

Great and very informational video per usual! Can you explain in a bit more detail about 8(a)? If there is an existing video please refer me to the link. Thanks again.

[@cynthiavalentine7719]

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[@cynthiavalentine7719]

He got me approved in 2 business working days

[@journeyforyourhealth]

Thanks sweetie

[@user-ee3yn8fs5u]

Any new information available based on today's environment and trends? What about minority certifications?

[@FedAccess]

I still think the 8(a) program is the best, but remember you don't have to pick just one certification, you can apply for every certification you qualify for

[@Metalheaddumpsters]

Love video

[@kellydillinger8064]

What if you qualify for both, 8(a) and SDVOSB…..can a business apply, get and hold both certifications? Or only pick one? Thanks in advance for all of the great information!

[@FedAccess]

You can have as many certifications as you qualify for. Many companies get more than one certification.

[@kellydillinger8064]

@@FedAccess Thank you very much.

[@maryannmiami]

It’s a very useful suggestion to search the set asides beforehand. I’m living in CA, so with that as a Place of Performance filter, I’m not seeing so many items for Women, economically disadvantaged, 8A. Very interesting. Also seeing “active” contracts from 2018 with due dates to match. Not sure what that’s about. For example, N3904021Q0107 wants RFQs, but also says the award goes to DC Legacy LLC and due date was in 2020. What gives…?!?! PS. Love your channel. 💕

[@FedAccess]

The government fiscal year ends Sept 30, and lots of contracts are issued in September for an October 1st start date. There are fewer contracts out for bid this time of year. Try looking at Award Notices to see what's been awarded in the past year. Also, you're right, they don't seem to be good about updating the Active status. You should search FPDS, if you haven't already. I have a video that walks you through how to do that.

[@maryannmiami]

@@FedAccess Thanks for all the info and the quick reply! I’ve been taking notes on everything. Sam is more intuitive than FPDS but I’m playing around in both!

[@corteyd8785]

Great

[@hokihoinahoho5574]

I work at Boeing, as a Government Contractor with clearance. Can I open my small business and start government contracting after my office hours, from home? My motive is to generate second income. Please elaborate as well. Thanks for the wonderful video, and great content.

[@FedAccess]

That will depend in part on Boeing's policies. Do they allow such activities? Do they require that you request permission in advance? Check also on the rules regarding your clearance. It is great that you have the skills and knowledge! Good luck!

[@elishevaroth3591]

I was surprised when you pulled the data of the woman owned businesses and it was such a small percentage. I recently hired someone to get me certifications so now that I have completed that process (documentation only) I really need to understand what to focus on. How long it takes for the certifications to be issued and what certifications I will be receiving. How can I figure out what certification I will be getting and how to strategize for contracts in my industry? I have an appointment with a SCORE mentor and I want to transfer the information properly.

[@FedAccess]

Each certification has its own application process. You can apply for WOSB certification and for 8a certification. Those are two separate applications. You can learn more at the sba website, certify.sba.gov. is your business new? For the 8a program, they generally want you to have been in business for 2 years. There is no time in business requirement for the WOSB program.

[@elishevaroth3591]

@@FedAccess My business was created Oct. 2021 and in December I paid someone on KZbin an amount (wasn't a small amount of money for me) to handle the documentation for the business. I was given a checklist so I simply uploaded the documents. Now, that I am finished with that process I signed up for a SCORE mentor and they encouraged me to work on Cap. Statement and to attend matchmaking events. So my question is, how long does it usually take for the certification to be issued once documentation is completed and how can I verify that it's pending? The certs that I should be getting are SAM.gov (federal) WOSB when your SAM is active (federal), DBE with your state department of transportation and your state small business program (whatever program they have), and the city program (whatever is in your city if any). I just want to confirm with those agencies.

[@FedAccess]

@@elishevaroth3591 Since you can't apply for WOSB until your SAM registration is active, the first step is to check on your SAM registration. Go to SAM.gov and Sign In (click the Sign In button on the top right of the website). Then click on Workspace. Take a look at what it says under Entities. Does it show an active registration? Hopefully you will see your business. If you don't see it here, click on Search, and then under Select Domain, click on Entity Information. Search for your business. Do you find your business listed?

[@cindybinvestor1432]

Hey do you do one on one sessions?? I’ve done a lot of the work myself but now I’m stuck and need help

[@FedAccess]

Where are you stuck?

[@Prettygirl-oo6mp]

Greetings thank you for this break down. I have the WBE certification does it fall under wosb?

[@FedAccess]

You still need to apply for the SBA certification at the website beta.certify.sba.gov. it's not too difficult, but you do need to go through the process to get the WOSB certification.

[@eebere]

Greetings, thanks for the valuable videos! What insight do have about how small businesses can affordably meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements?

[@FedAccess]

It's a good question. I've been monitoring this, and I'll post when I have some info to share. Things are moving slowly.

[@eebere]

@@FedAccess Many thanks for considering my question. Looking forward to your getting insight on this!

[@feliciamdupree]

I believe I saw information about that on the SBA website.

[@eebere]

@@feliciamdupree Thanks for the heads up! Any possibility you can share a link to that particular page?

[@nberger6984]

How do I identify prime contractors and market my services?

[@FedAccess]

I would start by attending networking events. I have a video on how to find these things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzSh5Sbf7KSqc0

[@nberger6984]

@@FedAccess Thank you!

[@Mazel_Tov_888]

My product deals with employee development, is there any incentive for primaries to purchase from small businesses that's not directly associated with the fulfillment of a government contract?

[@FedAccess]

A large government contractor does do employee development, and since the employees are working on a government contract, money awarded to a small business should count toward their small business goals.

[@Mazel_Tov_888]

@@FedAccess That's great news. I was under the impression primes only worked with subs in conjunction with the performance of a specific contract for the govt. Boeing has huge govt contracts, although I don't supple air plane parts but I do supply employee development , they may purchase from my company to meet their small business goals. Thank you for educating us.

[@maryannmiami]

What is Multiple Award Schedule? Ex) 47QSMD20R0001

[@FedAccess]

That is a GSA contract. Depending on what you sell, it may be worthwhile to get a GSA contract.

[@noahsamuelsen4091]

Are SBA Certifications limited to only Minority, Women, Veteran, and HUB certs, or can a small business get certified simply as a small business, not necessarily falling under any particular diversity category?

[@cynthiavalentine7719]

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[@FedAccess]

You self-certify as a small business, so you don't have to go through the rigmarole of getting certified by the SBA. You do this in SAM when you enter your number of employees and annual revenue.

[@noahsamuelsen4091]

​@@FedAccess Thanks!

[@lalo5648]

Can u be certified for multiple things? Hub zone and small business at the same time🤔

[@FedAccess]

Yes! Many businesses get more than one certification, for example, 8(a) and WOSB.

[@lalo5648]

@@FedAccess I just got my ein, llc so I plan to register into Sam this week, do I need a duns?

[@FedAccess]

@@lalo5648 No, you no longer need a DUNS to register in SAM.

[@lalo5648]

@@FedAccess perfect. Do you have any videos on what bank I should bank with ? What to look for ? Go through thie sba ?

[@FedAccess]

Yes! Here's my video on picking a bank: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvGkGV7eM-nopI

[@CombuzzII]

If i identify as female can i qualify as a woman owned business?

[@FedAccess]

I suggest you contact your local PTAC. They'll provide personalized help with the certification processes and their help is free.