Federal Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Contracts (DC)
What is the Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business set-aside?
The Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program is the more-restrictive subset of the WOSB program — the firm must meet all WOSB eligibility requirements AND each 51%+ owner woman must demonstrate economic disadvantage (personal net worth under $850K excluding primary residence + business equity, adjusted gross income under $400K averaged 3 years, total assets under $6.5M — the same thresholds as 8(a)). EDWOSB set-asides are reserved for 92 SBA-listed NAICS codes, the same restricted list as WOSB. EDWOSB-eligible firms automatically qualify for WOSB set-asides as well — the EDWOSB designation simply UNLOCKS additional NAICS codes not eligible for general WOSB (per SBA's underrepresentation analysis).
Certification path: SBA certify.SBA.gov — same path as WOSB, plus economic-disadvantage financial disclosures (personal net worth + AGI evidence). Annual recertification.
Top Awardees in this Set-Aside
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| HR CONTROL SOLUTIONS LLC CAGE 7MNC5 | 10 | $5.2M |
| NASCENCE GROUP LLC CAGE 80KU1 | 6 | $12.7M |
| BLUF AGENCY LLC CAGE 99TM4 | 1 | $549K |
| ACE ELECTRONICS DEFENSE SYSTEMS, LLC CAGE 5TWH2 | 1 | $1.6M |
| VISIONARY CONSTRUCTION INC 3350 RIVERWOOD PARKWAY, SUITE 1900 Atlanta GA 30339 U | 1 | $239K |
Award Trends (2024–2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | $16.2M |
| 2025 | 7 | $4.1M |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 138 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 6 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 4 |
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
Top NAICS Codes in this Set-Aside
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | 34 |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | 25 |
| 335313 | — | 16 |
| 332722 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing | 16 |
| 335311 | — | 11 |
| 562111 | — | 7 |
| 335314 | — | 7 |
| 335312 | — | 6 |
| 238990 | — | 5 |
| 332618 | — | 4 |
Top States for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Contracts
| State | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Washington WA | 3 |
| Texas TX | 2 |
| Puerto Rico PR | 2 |
| Tennessee TN | 1 |
| Washington, D.C. DC | 1 |
Active Opportunities
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 Kitchen Exhaust Hoods | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-06-22T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Ramey School Floor Replacement | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| FY26 Kitchen Exhaust Hoods | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-06-22T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Cable Assembly, Power - NSN Number 6150-01-713-7202 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-06-05T00:00:00+00:00 |
| 59--SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER OVERHAULT KIT | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Janitorial Services for USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program in Memphis, TN | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER OVERHAULT KIT | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-05-14T21:00:00+00:00 |
| Chumbley & Cottonwood Island Mitigation Site Maintenance EDWOSB Set-Aside SATOC | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Janitorial Services for USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program in Memphis, TN | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Mud Mountain Dam Janitorial Services | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-15T12:00:00-07:00 |
How to Win Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Contracts
EDWOSB designation gives access to a broader set of NAICS codes than baseline WOSB — verify your primary NAICS is on the EDWOSB list specifically, not the WOSB list. Sole-source authority is identical to WOSB ($7M manufacturing / $4.5M services). Stacking EDWOSB with other preferences (EDWOSB + 8(a) is common) compounds the competitive advantage. Maintaining economic-disadvantage status requires annual financial disclosures — succession events (selling business equity, spousal income changes, primary-residence sale) can break EDWOSB status mid-cycle. Plan major life-changes around the annual recertification cycle.
Entry barriers: Personal net worth + AGI ceilings (same as 8(a)) lock out many founders who would otherwise qualify for plain WOSB. EDWOSB documentation is the heaviest single small-business certification — combined WOSB documentation + 8(a)-style personal financial disclosures.
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