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Companies seeking small business status certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) must plan ahead.
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Companies seeking small business status certification from the
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) must plan ahead. During a
planned system upgrade, the SBA will pause all new applications for
certification beginning on Aug. 1, 2024, through early September
2024. The SBA cannot provide a more specific date for unpausing the
certification process.
Small businesses seeking certification in any of the following
status programs are advised to complete their applications before
Aug. 1, 2024:
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
(EDWOSB). - 8(a) Business Development Program.
- Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone).
Small businesses are encouraged not to wait if they have a
proposal due. The SBA understands that some companies may need
time-sensitive support to respond to open solicitations and
opportunities. In those instances, small businesses should send the
proposal number, agency name, and bid due date to the certifications@SBA.gov email,
which will address those case-by-case.
For small businesses that have already been approved for these
programs, the SBA program will send guidance directly to
participants due for renewal during the August-September
timeframe.
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guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
