MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES
Businesses owned (51% +) by minorities can gain access to numerous business opportunities by becoming certified as such.
Businesses owned (51% +) by minorities can gain access to numerous business opportunities by becoming certified as such.
If you are an ethnic minority and own a majority of your business, there are numerous certifications available to you, each having it’s own benefits. Whether you’re targeting state & local contracts, federal contracts, or want to get involved with Supplier Diversity programs, govCERTS is here to guide you in the right direction and help get you certified.
If you’re unsure which certification is best for your business, reach out to us for a free consultation to understand your goals as a business, and guide you in the best direction to suit your need.
When making your purchase with us, we clearly outline all certification award eligibility requirements. If you won't qualify for an award, we won't onboard you. We guarantee all of our clients receive their certification.
Our certification process is as easy as it gets. We breakdown all information and documents required on your end in easy-to-digest forms, and our experts know exactly where you can find documents you may not have on file.
Many corporate documents we request you may not have on file. We have templates for just about everything that needs to be drafted to ensure a smooth application process.
All state certification purchases will receive a registration in the main state vendor bid platform (any any others required). All Federal certifications receive a SAM registration and SBA SBS profile setup.
We guarantee your certification award. If your certification is returned, denied or rejected for any reason other than the base eligibility outlined prior to signing up, we will fix, update and/or resubmit your certification until final award is achieved.
Once your certification is approved, we will guide you on how to become a successful government vendor, identify set-aside opportunities, and market your business to the right buyers. We want you to be successful.
For doing business with cities, counties and state government agencies
Firms looking to expand into the government sector, or looking to increase business in this sector, the MBE certification is the perfect starting point. Almost all state & local governments offer certifications for minority-owned businesses to help gain a competitive edge when pursuing government contracts and subcontracts. States that offer the MBE certification typically have mandatory spending goals with certified firms that must be met annually.
All DBE Certifications are currently paused by state DOT offices. Any currently-certified firm must submit their recertification under the new interim rule pushed by the DOT.
For doing business with the State DOT agencies, airports, shipping ports and local public works
There is another state certification available for minority-owned firms – a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification. A woman & minority certification used specifically for state DOT and DOT sub-agencies. These agencies include airports; shipping ports; public transportation agencies (county bus programs & subways); and all highway, street and bridge-related contracts. If your company’s offerings have any applicability in these areas, then the DBE is a great addition to your business toolbox.
For doing business with the federal government
The most sought after certification program is the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. This is for companies who are ready to take their business to the next level. This certification may only be held once in a company’s lifetime, and is good for 9 years. This is the most sought-after federal certification, and allows government agencies to sole-source (no-bid) contracts up to $4 million. This is also the most utilized certification in federal subcontracts.
We recommend companies have at least $200,000 revenue before pursuing the 8(a).
Private-sector MBE for use on Corporate Supplier diversity programs
For the businesses who are looking to expand contracting in the private-sector, especially with larger corporations/Fortune 500 companies, the NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) WBE is the easiest route to get you there. Being the nation’s largest private-sector minority-owned business certification, the NMSDC MBE is built for firms looking to participate in Suppler Diversity programs with large corporations.
All state certifications come with a state vendor profile setup with bid email alerts. All federal certifications come with a SAM registration and emailed bid alerts.
If your certification is returned, denied or rejected for any reason other than the base eligibility outlined prior to signing up, we will fix, update and/or resubmit your certification until final award is achieved. Any final rejections received by an agency, for reasons outside of base eligibility, receive a 75% refund of fees paid to obtain certification.
Reach out to us to confirm eligibility, get pricing information, or to see how your business can benefit and grow by obtaining a minority business certification.
govCerts is a state, local and educational (SLED) & Fed market certifications processing company. We strive to deliver products that ensure your company has the competitive edge when pursuing contracts in the SLED & Fed government sectors.
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