How many business days does the SBA have to make a size determination before the contracting officer can award the contract?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has 10 business days to make a size determination after receiving a request from a contracting officer. This period begins once the contracting officer submits the request for a size determination, which is typically done when there is a question regarding the size status of a business. If the SBA does not respond within this timeframe, the contracting officer may proceed with the contract award.