- 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 socio-economic category, so primes often need to find subcontractors that hold a specific certification. Here is how to source each one.
Start with the certification you need
Then narrow by NAICS and capability
Certification alone is not enough — the sub also has to do the work. Combine the certification filter with the right NAICS code and capability keywords so your shortlist is both compliant and qualified.
Always verify certification status
SamMatch reads certification flags from SBA/DSBS and SAM.gov data, but official status must be confirmed through SBA (and VA for SDVOSB). Treat platform tags as a sourcing signal, not a certification of record.
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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