Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)
The Small Business Administration (SBA) runs the Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program to stimulate business investments in economically disadvantaged areas, fostering economic growth and job creation. HUBZone-certified businesses gain several advantages, such as eligibility to compete for contracts reserved for HUBZone firms, potential sole-source contract awards, a 10% price preference in full and open competition, and increased opportunities for subcontracting with major prime contractors.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the HUBZone program, a business must meet the following criteria
Location
The business's principal office must be in a HUBZone. The SBA defines HUBZone areas as qualified census tracts, non-metropolitan counties, Indian reservations, and former military bases closed by the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC).
Ownership
The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, or an Indian tribe.
Employment
At least 35% of the business's employees must reside in a HUBZone.
Certification
The business must be certified by the SBA as a HUBZone small business.
Learn About the (HUBZone) Certification
Work with the Experts
Here at Federal Filing, we specialize in simplifying and streamlining the HUBZone certification process. From the initial application to ongoing compliance and recertification, we ensure that your applications are accurate and complete, reducing the risk of delays or rejections. With our help, your business can leverage the benefits of the HUBZone program without unnecessary stress or delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
The System for Award Management (SAM) is the system the U.S. government uses to identify and award federal contracts, loans, grants, or federal assistance.
The SAM registry is a central repository for Procurement and Contract Officers to identify vendor capabilities, demographics, and availability. This assists procurement decision-making regarding set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, or service-disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. It also provides a platform for prime contractors to identify subcontractors according to their needs and contract requirements. Non-profit organizations and local, county, city, and state governments must be registered in SAM to receive federal disbursements against contracts, loans, grants, and federal assistance awards.
The federal government requires an annual SAM registration renewal. You can click on the following: www.federalfiling.com to begin your renewal process. Once you submit your request, you can contact us to finalize the renewal. It should take 10 – 15 minutes on the phone with you; then, we can complete the rest of the update.
You receive your CAGE code once you register on SAM.gov; obtaining a CAGE code is no separate process. A CAGE Code is a number that the government uses to identify your business specifically so it can pay you.
Yes, you can. SAM registrations are done via SAM.gov, and as long as you have the time and the information, you can do it yourself. As you are aware, though, the US Government has made what should be a straightforward process overly complicated. If you do not complete your registration 100% accurately the first time, you can run into real problems, such as not getting paid or limiting your ability to win contracts.
Our Process
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SAM Registration
Register your business in the System for Award Management (SAM)
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Set up SBA Profile
Create an SBA profile, link SAM registration, and complete the SBA profile
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Qualification Assessment
Eligibility assessment, document collection, and initial review
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Submission to SBA
Prepare application, upload documents, submit the application
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Compliance
SBA review, respond with additional information requests site visit (if applicable)
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Approved Certification
Receive certification, update SAM profile to reflect your new status