Local, State, and Federal Certifications

Dun & Bradstreet, DUNS code 010402351
Dun & Bradstreet’s nine-digit DUNS code is a standard business identifier worldwide. Short for Data Universal Numbering System, DUNS numbers are required for government contractors of many federal government agencies.

Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) code 6H5G6
The Department of Defense has its own contractor classification system. The Commercial And Government Entity, or CAGE, code is a five-character ID number that identifies contractors. Although originated by the Department of Defense, CAGE codes are also used by such other agencies as the Department of Transportation and NASA.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238210
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) identifies business establishments by category. NAICS was developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics about business activity across North America.

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
A Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) is a small business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. SDB status makes a company eligible for bidding and contracting benefit programs involved with federal procurement.

Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
An eligible business must be not less than 51 percent owned by one or more women who are “economically disadvantaged” (i.e. an EDWOSB). However, SBA may waive this requirement of economic disadvantage for industries in which WOSBs are “substantially underrepresented.”

Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) #P1562577
To qualify as a WOSB, a concern must be: a small business not less than 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are United States citizens.

State of California SB/MB #1661020
The State of California provides Small Business Certification for Certified Small Business (SBs) and Microbusinesses (MBs)

Woman-owned Business Entity (WBE) #1110034
“Woman-owned” is a business at least 51 percent owned by one or more women, and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) #40107
A DBE is a for-profit small business concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged.

City of San Diego SLBE #12MSO559
The City of San Diego’s SLBE certification works to further the City’s public interest to foster effective broad-based competition from all segments of the contractor, consultant and vendor community, including, but not limited to, disadvantaged business enterprises, emerging business enterprises, minority business enterprises, woman business enterprises, small business enterprises, microbusiness enterprises, disabled veteran business enterprises and local business enterprises.