EDWOSB Set-Aside Contracts, Sole-Source Rules & Teaming Partners (FAR 19.15) | Intandem

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Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) (FAR 19.15) — Active Set-Aside Contracts & Teaming

The WOSB and EDWOSB federal contracting programs provide restricted competition and sole-source pathways across hundreds of designated industries. Level the procurement playing field, build compliant joint ventures, and capture major agency awards with InTandem and Tandy AI.

• Annual Federal Obligations: $27.1 Billion Annually
• Sole-Source Threshold: $4.5 Million
• Limitation on Subcontracting (13 CFR 125.6): 50% Minimum Performance by Prime or Similarly Situated WOSB Entities

Top Buying Agencies for EDWOSB

• Department of Defense (DoD): $12.4 Billion (45.8%)
• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS): $3.4 Billion (12.5%)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS): $2.6 Billion (9.6%)
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): $1.8 Billion (6.6%)

Top NAICS Codes for EDWOSB

• NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services (17.2%)
• NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management & General Consulting (15.6%)
• NAICS 541620 — Environmental Consulting Services (11.4%)
• NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services (10.8%)
• NAICS 561210 — Facilities Support Services (9.2%)
• NAICS 621111 — Offices of Physicians (Medical Staffing) (8.1%)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary difference between WOSB and EDWOSB?

WOSB refers to any small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by women. EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged) is a subset of WOSB where the female owner must additionally prove economic disadvantage: personal net worth below $850,000, 3-year average AGI below $400,000, and fair market assets under $6.5 million. EDWOSBs can bid on both general WOSB set-asides and exclusive EDWOSB set-asides.

Can any federal procurement be set aside for WOSB?

No. Unlike 8(a) or SDVOSB set-asides which can theoretically be applied to any industry, WOSB and EDWOSB set-asides can only be awarded under NAICS codes officially designated by the SBA as "Underrepresented" or "Substantially Underrepresented" based on federal disparity studies (currently over 440 NAICS codes).

Can an agency make a sole-source award to a WOSB?

Yes. Under FAR 19.1506, contracting officers can award sole-source contracts to certified WOSBs or EDWOSBs up to $4.5 million for services and $7.0 million for manufacturing, provided the contract is assigned an eligible NAICS code and only one eligible firm is expected to submit an offer at a fair market price.

How does Tandy assist women-owned businesses with teaming?

Tandy checks solicitation NAICS codes against the SBA designated list, analyzes Statement of Work requirements, searches for similarly situated WOSB partners to share workshare under 13 CFR 125.6, and drafts professional teaming letters of intent and joint capability briefs.

Can a WOSB form a Joint Venture with a large business?

Yes, if the two firms enter into an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) agreement under 13 CFR 125.9. The WOSB must own at least 51% of the unpopulated joint venture, supply the Project Manager, and perform at least 40% of the joint venture’s total work.

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