SBA Upgrading Federal Contract Certification Process

July 16, 2024

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is upgrading how its customers apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications beginning Aug. 1. Here is what you need to know:

• Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period.
• The upgraded system is expected to be available for new certifications in early September.

What will this mean for your firm?

• Most certified firms will not be impacted by the pause in applications.
• New or prospective applicants are encouraged to wait to apply after the upgrade.
• Applications submitted before Aug. 1 will be processed in the order received.
• Firms needing to renew should receive guidance from their certification program.
• Firms facing a critical contracting deadline can contact certifications@sba.gov and provide the contract number, agency, and bid due date.

See which certifications are impacted by the upgrade at: https://sbaone.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHDB/pages/3153690633/SBA+Certifications+Upgrade

Visit certify.sba.gov/upgrade for the most current guidance.