# 13 C.F.R. § 126.609 (2026): Can a HUBZone competition be limited or authorize preferences to small business concerns having additional socioeconomic certifications?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_609

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 C.F.R. § 126.609 (2026)
- **Heading:** Can a HUBZone competition be limited or authorize preferences to small business concerns having additional socioeconomic certifications?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 13 CFR: Business Credit and Assistance / Chapter I: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / Part 126: HUBZONE PROGRAM / Subpart F: Contracting With Certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns / § 126.609: § 126.609   Can a HUBZone competition be limited or authorize preferences to small business concerns having additional socioeconomic certifications?

## Text

A procuring activity cannot restrict a HUBZone competition (for either a contract or order) to require SBA socioeconomic certifications other than HUBZone certification (
i.e.,
a competition cannot be limited only to business concerns that are both HUBZone and 8(a), HUBZone and WOSB, or HUBZone and SDVO) or give evaluation preferences to firms having one or more other certifications.
[88 FR 26212, Apr. 27, 2023]

## Nearby sections

- [13 C.F.R. § 126.600 (2026) § 126.600   What are HUBZone contracts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_600.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.601 (2026) § 126.601   What additional requirements must a certified HUBZone small business concern meet to submit an offer on a HUBZone contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_601.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.602 (2026) § 126.602   Must a certified HUBZone small business concern maintain the HUBZone employee residency percentage during contract performance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_602.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.603 (2026) § 126.603   Does HUBZone certification guarantee receipt of HUBZone contracts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_603.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.604 (2026) § 126.604   Who decides if a contract opportunity for HUBZone set-aside competition exists?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_604.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.605 (2026) § 126.605   What requirements are not available for HUBZone contracts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_605.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.606 (2026) § 126.606   May a procuring activity request that SBA release a requirement from the 8(a) BD program for award as a HUBZone contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_606.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.607 (2026) § 126.607   When may a contracting officer set aside a requirement for certified HUBZone small business concerns?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_607.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.608 (2026) § 126.608   Are there HUBZone contract opportunities at or below the simplified acquisition threshold or micropurchase threshold?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_608.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.609 (2026) § 126.609   Can a HUBZone competition be limited or authorize preferences to small business concerns having additional socioeconomic certifications?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_609.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.610 (2026) § 126.610   May SBA appeal a contracting officer's decision not to make a procurement available for award as a HUBZone contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_610.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.611 (2026) § 126.611   What is the process for an appeal of a contracting officer's decision not to issue a procurement as a HUBZone contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_611.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.612 (2026) § 126.612   When may a contracting officer award sole source contracts to HUBZone small business concerns?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_612.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 126.613 (2026) § 126.613   How does a price evaluation preference affect the bid of a certified HUBZone small business concern in full and open competition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P126_S126_613.md)

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