Minority Status
Structured Building Solutions maintains the following minority business certifications:
SBA WOSB is a federally verified certification.
WOSB status is confirmed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, so customers know it’s official and trusted by government agencies.
It opens doors to federal contracts set aside specifically for women-owned businesses.
Not every certification comes with contracting opportunities — WOSB does.Some contracts can be awarded without a lengthy bidding process.
Under certain conditions, agencies can issue sole-source awards to WOSB-certified companies.WOSB firms are easier for government buyers to find.
Certified businesses appear in SAM.gov and SBA search tools, making sourcing faster and more efficient.Construction-related industries are commonly eligible.
Many building materials and construction NAICS codes qualify, which makes WOSB especially valuable in this space.It pairs well with other certifications.
When combined with MBE, DBE, or SBE, WOSB strengthens supplier diversity goals for customers.It supports a federal goal to award at least 5% of contracting dollars to women-owned businesses.
Customers working with WOSBs help support national diversity and inclusion initiatives.Ownership and control requirements are strict.
To qualify, women must own and control at least 51% of the company and manage day-to-day operations.
TX HUB is a State of Texas certification.
It’s administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and officially recognizes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs).
It helps Texas agencies and universities meet HUB participation goals.
State entities are encouraged — and often required — to include HUB-certified vendors in purchasing and contracting.HUB-certified businesses are easier for Texas buyers to find.
Customers can quickly locate HUB vendors through the Texas HUB Program database.TX HUB supports supplier diversity at the state and local level.
Working with a HUB helps customers meet diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) objectives within Texas.It applies to a wide range of contracts.
HUB participation goals often apply to construction, materials, services, and procurement contracts across Texas.Certification requirements are strict and verified.
To qualify, businesses must be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by qualifying individuals and be based in Texas.TX HUB pairs well with other certifications.
When combined with SBA WOSB, MBE, DBE, or SBE, it makes a company especially attractive to public-sector and large-scale customers.