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In accordance with USDOT 49 CFR Part 26, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 13 CFR Part 121, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Program Policies:

WMATA's certification programs enhance a small business's chance of winning contracts and subcontracting opportunities, which demonstrates compliance with federal and local small business programs.

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Small Business Clinic: WMATA Certification Support

WMATA’s Small Business Clinic provides one-on-one assistance to small and disadvantaged businesses seeking to better understand, pursue, or maintain WMATA certifications. The clinic is designed to help businesses navigate certification requirements, strengthen application submissions, and improve their readiness for future contracting opportunities.

During each appointment, businesses can meet directly with WMATA certification staff to receive guidance on eligibility requirements, applications, supporting documentation, requests for additional information, and general certification questions. Assistance is available for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Business Program (SBP), and Minority Business Program (MBP).

Clinic appointments are offered every other Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at WMATA’s New Carrollton Headquarters, with both in-person and virtual appointments available. Certification staff rotate clinic coverage to provide businesses with access to appropriate program expertise while maintaining consistent support.

The Small Business Clinic supports WMATA’s commitment to expanding access to contracting opportunities by helping businesses submit stronger, more complete certification applications, address documentation issues earlier in the process, and build the certifications needed to compete for WMATA opportunities.