127.200—What are the requirements a concern must meet to qualify as an EDWOSB or WOSB?

(a) Qualification as an EDWOSB. To qualify as an EDWOSB, a concern must be:
(1) A small business as defined in part 121 of this chapter; and
(2) Not less than 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are United States citizens and are economically disadvantaged.
(b) Qualification as a WOSB. To qualify as a WOSB, a concern must be:
(1) A small business as defined in part 121 of this chapter; and
(2) Not less than 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are United States citizens.

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Effective Date Note: At 75 FR 62282, Oct. 7, 2010, part 127 was revised, effective Feb 4, 2011. For the convenience of the user, the revised text is set forth as follows: PART 127—WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACT PROGRAM (Eff. 2-4-11) § 127.200 What are the requirements a concern must meet to qualify as an EDWOSB or WOSB? (a) Qualification as an EDWOSB. To qualify as an EDWOSB, a concern must be: (1) A small business as defined in part 121 of this chapter for its primary industry classification; and (2) Not less than 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are United States citizens and are economically disadvantaged. (b) Qualification as a WOSB. To qualify as a WOSB, a concern must be: (1) A small business as defined in part 121 of this chapter ; and (2) Not less than 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are United States citizens.