Updated Woman and Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification Guidelines
Effective February 1, 2026, all small businesses that currently identify as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), are now required to go through the Small Business Administration (SBA) certification process in order to validate this status. This places responsibility on a small business to work through the SBA to ensure correct certification. Failure to obtain the WOSB or VOSB certification through the SBA will result in the suspension or revocation of status, potentially impacting eligibility for future procurement opportunities.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new WOSB or VOSB and certification process or the SBA's eligibility criteria, contact your Lockheed Martin procurement representative for assistance. For more information regarding this Federal Rule and the changes to the certification process, please refer to the links below.
- Federal Rule – Class Deviation FAR Overhaul
- 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – Section 864 for Self-Certification Information
- SBA - Veteran Contracting Assistance Programs
- SBA – Women –Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program