- Find 8(a) subcontractors for small disadvantaged business goals.
- Find HUBZone subcontractors for HUBZone goals.
- Find SDVOSB subcontractors for service-disabled veteran goals.
- Find WOSB subcontractors for woman-owned goals.
How to find 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB subcontractors
Subcontracting plans set separate goals by certification type. Primes often need to find subcontractors that hold a specific certification. Here is how to source each one.
Start with the certification you need
Pick the cert type that matches your plan goal line.
Then narrow by NAICS and capability
Certification gets you in the door — the firm still has to do the work.
Certification alone is not enough. The sub must also do the work. Combine the certification filter with the right NAICS code and capability keywords. That way your shortlist is both compliant and qualified.
Always verify certification status
Use platform tags to source — confirm official status before award.
SamMatch reads certification flags from SBA, SBS, and SAM.gov data. Official status must still be confirmed through SBA (and VA for SDVOSB). Treat platform tags as a sourcing signal, not the final word.
Frequently asked questions
Can one company hold multiple certifications?
Yes. A firm can be, for example, both WOSB and 8(a). SamMatch shows all applicable certification tags on a listing so you can match a sub to more than one plan goal.
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