The Small Business Administration (SBA) proposed a rule on May 14, 2019. This proposed rule if finalized would implement a certification requirement for WOSBs and EDWOSBs. SBA is proposing to provide certification, to accept certification from certain identified government entities, and to allow certification by SBA-approved, third-party certifiers. The proposed rule explains that WOSBs that are not certified cannot compete for WOSB/EDWOSB set-aside or receive sole source contracts.
Please see the proposed rule on the Federal Register website, link below.
Source: Federal Register
SBA is requesting comments on the proposed rule by July 15, 2019
Submit Comments HERE
