Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

Stricter WOSB subset for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. Eligible for sole-source contracts.

Authority: FAR Subpart 19.15 / 13 CFR 127

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Eligibility checklist

How to get certified

  1. Confirm WOSB baseline. All WOSB eligibility criteria must be met first.
  2. Document economic disadvantage. PFS, tax returns, asset statements.
  3. Apply via Certify.SBA.gov. EDWOSB-specific application track.

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FAQ

Why pursue EDWOSB over WOSB-only?

EDWOSB-set-aside contracts can be sole-sourced (up to $4.5M services / $7M manufacturing). WOSB-only set-asides generally cannot.

How is economic disadvantage proven?

Personal financial statement (SBA Form 413), three years of personal tax returns, and supporting documents demonstrating you meet the net worth, income, and asset thresholds.