This page is a compilation of web resources that supplements The Contracting Education Academy’s workshop entitled “Teaching Your Clients How to Obtain a Small Business Certification” and The Academy’s Workbook by the same name. The workshop was first conducted on November 10, 2019 in conjunction with the Fall 2019 Training Conference of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).
For the convenience of PTAC Counselors, the links listed below are grouped consistent with the organization of the printed Workbook. Included in the resources posted below are several “Client Tips,” each designed to be used by PTAC Counselors to educate clients about a specific aspect of the Certification Application process. The “Client Tips” are marked with this symbol: 
The Academy hopes that PTAC Counselors find all of these resources helpful as you work with businesses to help them become certified to win government contracts.
The Academy intends to maintain this web page as a perpetual resource for use by APTAC members now and into the future. New resources and updates will be made on an on-going basis. Please email us at info@ContractingAcademy.gatech.edu if you discover a web link that is broken so that we may update it. Also, APTAC members are encouraged to suggest additional resources which could be added to this page.
Eligibility: Understanding the Eligibility Requirements
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Where Do I Find the Small Business Eligibility Rules?
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8(a) Fact Sheet
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HUBZoneFact Sheet
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SDVOSB Fact Sheet
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WOSB-EDWOSB Fact Sheet
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Small Business Certifications – SBA Fact Sheet
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Questions to Answer Before Pursuing Small Business Certifications
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A Guide to SBA’s Size and Affiliation Rules – June 2018
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SBA Certification of WOSB and EDWOSBs – Proposed Rule – May 14 2019
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SBA Size Standards Methodology April 11, 2019
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SBA Table of Size Standards – Effective Aug 19, 2019
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SBA Veterans Assistance Programs – Congressional Research Service – Aug. 2019
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An Overview of Small Business Contracting – Congressional Research Service – July 2019
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SBA’s 8(a) Program – Overview History and Current Issues – Congressional Research Service 04.2019
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SBA’s HUBZone Program – Congressional Research Service 07.2019
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Suspension of SBA’s Small Disadvantaged Business Certification (SDB) Program – Oct. 2008
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The Demise of the Federal Government Small Business Program
Preparation: The Steps To Take to Get Ready To Complete the Application
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SBA Form 355 – Application for Small Business Size Determination
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SBA SMALL BUSINESS COMPLIANCE GUIDE – Size & Affiliation 2018-07-13
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VA Verification Guidelines – Sept. 2018
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8(a) Application Documentation Requirements – SBA -February-07-2017
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HUBZone Application Guide
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Interim-Business-Process-Guidance-to-Submitting-8a-Application-February-07-2017
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Quick Guide for SAM Registration
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SBA’s HUBZone Certification Process-OIG-Report-19-08
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VA Vets First Verification Program
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SBA WOSB Certification Checklist
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WOSB EDWOSB Certification Guide – Proposed Rule – May 2019
Submission: How To Submit the Certification Application
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Managing Your Certify.SBA.gov Business Profile – June 2017
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Submitting an 8(a) Application – SBA – February-07-2017
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SBA Form 1010 – 8(a) Application
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SBA Form 1010 IND – Individual Owners, Officers, Partners, Directors. Managers
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SBA Form 413 – Personal Financial Statement (used for 8(a))
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SBA Form 912 – Statement of Personal History
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HUBZone Certification Form for ANCs, NHOs, CDCs
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HUBZone Certification Form for Small Agricultural Coops
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HUBZone Certification Form for Tribal Gov’ts
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HUBZone Supporting Documentation for LLCs
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HUBZone Supporting Documentation for Partnerships
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HUBZone Supporting Documentation for Sole Proprietorships
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HUBZone Supporting Documentation Request for Corporations
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Required Documents for VA’s CVE VIPApplication – Dec. 2018
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SBA Form 413 – Personal Financial Statement (used for EDWOSB)
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SBA Form 2413 – WOSB Certification Requirements
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WOSB Certification Form – SBA Form 2413 – 11.03.2017
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VEMS Portal User Guide – VA CVE – May 2018
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Contracting Support for Small Businesses
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Documents Required for a VOSB-SDVOSB Application to VA’s CVE – Dec. 4 2018
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Sample WOSB Application – USWCC
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SBA Rules for Small Business Subcontract Reporting
Follow-Up: What To Expect after Submission and How To Leverage the New Certification
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DoD Prime and Subcontractor Directory
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Federal Contract Awards with Subcontract Plans – FY17
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Myth-Busting Memo #4 – Strengthening Engagement with Industry Partners through Innovative Business Practices 04.30.2019