(a) At time of application for certification. A HUBZone SBC must meet SBA's size standards for its primary industry classification as defined in §121.201 of this title. If SBA is unable to verify that a concern is small, SBA may deny the concern status as a certified HUBZone small business concern, or SBA may request a formal size determination from the responsible Government Contracting Area Director or designee.

(b) At time of initial contract offer. A HUBZone SBC must be small for the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract.

[63 FR 31908, June 11, 1998, as amended at 69 FR 29422, May 24, 2004; 84 FR 65243, Nov. 26, 2019]