A CO may request that SBA release an 8(a) requirement for award as a HUBZone contract. However, SBA will grant its consent only where neither the incumbent nor any other 8(a) participant can perform the requirement. The request must be made to the AA/ BD, who will make a determination after consulting with the D/HUB. [69 FR 29425, May 24, 2004, as amended at 74 FR 45754, Sept. 4, 2009]