In this episode, we explore the critical role of NAICS codes in federal procurement, highlighting why the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is the exclusive venue for these time-sensitive challenges. We break down the "principal purpose" test through a detailed analysis of a successful appeal where a contractor argued that a project's complexity required a much higher size standard than the one initially assigned.
Case Citation: Venergy Group LLC, SBA No. NAICS-6377 (2026)
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| Date Taken: | 03.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.25.2026 08:58 |
| Category: | Interviews |
| Audio ID: | 90975 |
| Filename: | 2603/DOD_111593823.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:10:36 |
| Location: | US |
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