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FY2025 saw a record $30.1B in WOSB/EDWOSB awards, exceeding the 5% goal for the first time. Leverage C.F.R. § 127.500 for sole-source wins up to $8.5M and the "Rule of Two" to trigger set-asides. Move from "certified" to "mission-ready" in 2026.
From trauma nurse to 8-figure GovCon CEO, Melanie Patterson built Integrity Global Logistics and Team Integrity Knowledge Center into powerhouse firms. Discover her journey, leadership lessons, and how she empowers small businesses in government contracting.
Women in leadership are redefining success, building businesses, shaping communities, and inspiring change. From startups to government contracting, women-owned small businesses prove progress is unstoppable when women lead.
