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  1. Register in the System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Your firm must have an active registration in SAM.
  • Ensure your firm’s SAM profile has been accurately updated in the last 12 months.
  • Your SAM.gov registration should be set for the purposes of “All Awards” and not limited to “Loans and Grants” to begin the process.
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  1. Create Your SBA Account
  • You will need a Login.gov account to use WOSB.Certify. Be sure to enter the same email address into your SBA Connect profile.
  • You must enter the firm owner’s legal name into the SBA Connect profile.
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  1. Claim your business at WOSB.Certify
  • You will be asked to enter your firm’s UEI, EIN, and MPIN from SAM.gov to claim your business and begin your WOSB Federal Contract Program application.
  • The Majority Woman Business Owner or other designated Woman Business Owner must claim the business.
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