What is HUBZone Certification and what are its main benefits for my business?

The HUBZone program helps small businesses in historically underutilized business zones compete for federal contracts. Benefits include preference in full and open contract competitions, a 10% price evaluation preference, and the ability to compete for contracts under other socio-economic programs. The federal government aims to award 3% of prime contracts to HUBZone businesses.

How does FedBiz Access assist with HUBZone certification?

FedBiz Access provides a support service to help business owners in disadvantaged areas expedite their registration for the HUBZone Program. As a leading full-service federal business development firm, they guide businesses through the certification process to take advantage of government contracting opportunities.

What makes a business eligible for HUBZone certification?

Eligibility for the HUBZone program is primarily tied to the business's location within a designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone. The SBA provides a HUBZone map to identify these areas. The program aims to support small businesses in both urban and rural communities.

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What is the HUBZone Program and how can we help?

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.

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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.

Why choose our HUBZone certification services?

Choose our services to leverage our experience, get the support you need, and save valuable time with your HUBZone certification. The HUBZone program, established by the SBA, helps small businesses in urban and rural communities, uniquely focusing on business location within designated HUBZone areas as shown on the SBA’s HUBZone map.

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

ABILITY TO BID

Bid on HUBzone Set-aside Solicitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is HUBZone Certification and what are its main benefits for my business?: The HUBZone program helps small businesses in historically underutilized business zones compete for federal contracts. Benefits include preference in full and open contract competitions, a 10% price evaluation preference, and the ability to compete for contracts under other socio-economic programs. The federal government aims to award 3% of prime contracts to HUBZone businesses.
2 How does FedBiz Access assist with HUBZone certification?: FedBiz Access provides a support service to help business owners in disadvantaged areas expedite their registration for the HUBZone Program. As a leading full-service federal business development firm, they guide businesses through the certification process to take advantage of government contracting opportunities.
3 What makes a business eligible for HUBZone certification?: Eligibility for the HUBZone program is primarily tied to the business's location within a designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone. The SBA provides a HUBZone map to identify these areas. The program aims to support small businesses in both urban and rural communities.

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.

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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

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HUBZone Eligibility Review Request

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.