Qualifies for WOSB
EDWOSB makes you eligible for sole-source contracts (no competition) up to specific thresholds — significantly faster awards than competed work.
SBA — Certify.SBA.gov · Women business owners meeting EDWOSB economic limits
EDWOSB — Economically Disadvantaged WOSB
WOSB with economic-disadvantage criteria — unlocks sole-source set-asides in addition to standard WOSB.
Who qualifies
Personal net worth under SBA threshold
EDWOSB makes you eligible for sole-source contracts (no competition) up to specific thresholds — significantly faster awards than competed work.
Adjusted gross income within SBA limits
EDWOSB makes you eligible for sole-source contracts (no competition) up to specific thresholds — significantly faster awards than competed work.
Total assets within SBA limits
EDWOSB makes you eligible for sole-source contracts (no competition) up to specific thresholds — significantly faster awards than competed work.
Process
Eligibility
Verify economic-disadvantage caps fit your situation.
Application
Combined EDWOSB/WOSB application at certify.SBA.gov.
Review
SBA reviews economic and ownership criteria.
Certification
Receive EDWOSB designation.
Ready when you are
Pursue your EDWOSB certification.
Run the eligibility screen, gather documents, and submit with VetBiz alongside you.