(c)(S-90) If the SBA area office has not responded to the procuring organization within 5 working days after referral, the procuring organization will contact the SBA area office to confirm if it is processing a CoC. Contracting officers shall document the contract file to reflect they took this action.

(S-91) For simplified acquisitions, the contracting officer shall not agree to a period of time longer than 15 working days for the SBA to issue a COC before proceeding to award to another offeror, unless the extension is approved by the CCO.