# WOSB set-aside contracts A WOSB set-aside reserves a contract for women-owned small businesses certified by SBA, in industries (NAICS codes) where women-owned firms are underrepresented; the government-wide goal is 5% of prime contract dollars. SBA publishes the list of NAICS codes where women-owned small businesses are underrepresented (WOSB) or substantially underrepresented (EDWOSB).Checked on 2026-11-12.Official source: [SBA WOSB program](https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/women-owned-small-business-federal-contracting-program) | Program | WOSB | | --- | --- | | Government-wide goal | 5% of prime contract dollars | | Certified by | SBA, through certify.sba.gov | | SAM.gov notice codes | WOSB (WOSB set-aside); WOSBSS (WOSB sole source) | ## Who qualifies for WOSB set-asides? - Small for the NAICS code - At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are US citizens - Women manage day-to-day operations - Certified by SBA (or an approved third-party certifier) ## How do I find WOSB set-aside opportunities? Search [active SAM.gov opportunities](https://samgovapi.io/opportunity-search) and filter by the set-aside codes WOSB or WOSBSS. Alerts can match new WOSB notices to your NAICS codes and email you. ## How do I find WOSB firms? Use the [small business search](https://samgovapi.io/small-business-search) with the WOSB filter for teaming partners, or call the API with business_type=8W. ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/opportunities?q=&active=true&set_aside=WOSB" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions Which NAICS codes are eligible for WOSB set-asides?SBA publishes the list of NAICS codes where women-owned small businesses are underrepresented (WOSB) or substantially underrepresented (EDWOSB). ## Related - [EDWOSB set-asides](https://samgovapi.io/set-aside/edwosb) - [Set-asides](https://samgovapi.io/set-aside)Updated 2026-11-12. Sources checked 2026-11-12.Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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