Since being passed by Congress in late 2018, the Runway Extension Act has been the source of great confusion among small business contractors: would size under receipts-based NAICS codes be calculated under the 3-year calculation period set out in the SBA’s regulations, or under the new 5-year calculation period mandated by Congress?
In a decision just publicly released, the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals has weighed in. As of now, the SBA will still calculate size under the 3-year calculation period.
The applicability of the Runway Extension Act was debated in Cypher Analytics, Inc. dba Crown Point Systems, SBA No. SIZ-6022 (Aug. 27, 2019). In that case, Cypher Analytics was found to be other than small under NAICS code 541611 after the SBA applied a 3-year calculation period.
Cypher Analytics appealed to the OHA, arguing that the SBA erred by not applying the 5-year calculation period required under the Runway Extension Act. Despite several arguments raised on appeal, OHA was unpersuaded that the 5-year calculation period should apply.
To understand the reasoning behind OHA’s decision, visit: SmallGovCon
