(a) At time of application for certification. A HUBZone SBC must meet SBA's size standards for its primary industry classification as defined in Sec. 121.201 of this title. If SBA is unable to verify that a concern is small, SBA may deny the concern status as a qualified HUBZone SBC, 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]