Aug. 2025: Federal Contracting Certifications for Small Businesses

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The United States Federal Government is the largest buyer of products and services on the planet!

This creates a competitive environment where thousands upon thousands of businesses, both large and small, are battling for a chance to sell their products and service into this huge marketplace. This is where the power of Federal Certifications comes into play and allows greater opportunity and access for the small business community.

This webinar is designed for business owners who are interested in applying for a federal certification, and for those who already have one, but want advice on how to take full advantage of their certification. You’ll learn about each Federal socio-economic certification, how to qualify, the application process, and the pro’s and con’s of each certification. This webinar will also discuss how certifications actually work in federal contracting.

We will also cover the website SAM.GOV and its importance, challenges, and opportunities. The very first step in seeking federal contracts and getting a federal certification is being able to correctly register your business on SAM.GOV. Then, once you’re registered on the site, you can use SAM.GOV’s database to understand which agencies offer sole-source and set-aside contracts using specific certifications.