HUBZone Certification
(Historically Underutilized Business Zone)
ABILITY TO BID
Bid on HUBzone Set-aside Solicitations.
Overview
We proudly offer a support service to help business owners in disadvantaged areas expedite their registration for the HUBZone Program.
The Federal Governments statutory goal is awarding 3% of federal prime contracts to HUBZone small businesses.
Approximately $12 Billion awarded annually or just 2% of awards, under the goal of 3%. The federal government is actively seeking qualified HUBZone businesses to meet its goal.
If your business is looking for opportunities to compete for federal contracts, you should explore eligibility for joining the HUBZone program. HUBZone-certified businesses are given preference in full and open contract competitions, as well as a 10% price evaluation preference. In addition, HUBZone-certified businesses can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs they qualify for. Fedbiz Access is a leading full-service federal business development firm that can help your business navigate the HUBZone certification process and take advantage of opportunities in the government contracting market. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your business succeed.
Registration Benefits
Benefits for HUBZone-certified companies include:
- Competitive and sole source contracting opportunities
- 10% price advantage for open contracts
- All agency budgets have 3% HUBZone target
- Special HUBZone set-aside opportunities
- Federal Government priority is investing in HUBZone areas
Program Qualifications
To qualify for the HUBZone program, you must:
- Meet the small business qualifications set by SBA standards
- Be a for-profit small business
- Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens
- Primary location within a designated “HUBZone“
- At least 35% of your employees must reside in a HUBZone
What will I have access to?
These resource will help you strengthen your growth development
Preferential Pricing
10% pricing advantage in full and open contract competition.
LOW INTEREST
Access to low interest SBA loans.
HUBZONE COUNCIL
Includes: Complimentary Legal Services, Marketing & Contracting Opportunities, Information & Support.
SBA SURETY BONDING
SBA Surety Bonding availability for applicable vendors and industry contracts.
HUBZONE CERTIFIED
3% of all federal contracting funds are targeted for HubZone businesses.
The HUBZone program was created in 1998 with the goal of spurring economic growth in historically underutilized business zones. To be eligible for the program, businesses must be located in a HUBZone and employ a staff that is largely composed of residents of the HUBZone. In return, HUBZone-certified companies are given preferential treatment when competing for federal contracts. The program has been incredibly successful, with HUBZone-certified companies receiving over $10 billion in federal contracts each year.
How it Works
We work with you to ensure your filings are complete and accurate, including:
- Review and update your federal registrations – SAM & DSBS
- File your HUBZone Employment and Principal Requirement Eligibility Forms
- Submit identity verification paperwork, tax returns, and proof of citizenship
- Process business ownership verification paperwork
- Submit validation of lease/rental agreement/deed of principal office location
- Submit copies of business utility bills and other requested verification docs
- Verify at least 35% of your employees reside in a HUBZone
Every three years, you will have to re-certify your HUBZone status.
There’s no limit to how many times you can re-certify as long as you notify the SBA of any changes in status.
Once your HUBZone certification is completed, your Certification Specialist will refer you to one of our Marketing Specialist.
Separately, our Marketing Specialist can help you review Sole Source, HUBZone Set-Aside and Unpublished Contracts in your industry and work area and provide a quote for an engagement strategy to help connect you with these opportunities.
Invest in Your Business Now!
If you are in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone, we have the resources to help you grow your small business.
Annual Renewal for HUBZone Certification
The HUBZone program was created to help small businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones) gain access to federal contracting opportunities. In order to become certified, businesses must meet certain criteria, including being located in a HUBZone and having at least 35% of their employees reside in a HUBZone. Once certified, businesses are eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts, as well as receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions.
Additionally, HUBZone-certified businesses can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs they qualify for. Fedbiz Access is a leading full-service federal business development firm that specializes in B2G and B2B government opportunities, as well as city, state, and local contracting opportunities. If your business is interested in becoming HUBZone-certified, we can help you navigate the certification process and identify contracting opportunities that fit your business’s needs. Contact us today to learn more.