SBA Size Standards Inflation Adjustment — Revenue-Based Standards (Final Rule)
SBA increased revenue-based size standards across most NAICS sectors by approximately 11–13% to reflect five years of cumulative inflation (2019–2024). SDVOSB-relevant professional services, IT, and construction codes are affected.
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| Agency | Small Business Administration |
| Rule Type | Final Rule |
| Status | Effective |
| Published | 2025-01-17 |
| Effective Date | 2025-03-01 |
| FR Citation | 90 FR 5124 |
| Rule / Docket | RIN 3245-AH72 |
| Affected Areas | Size StandardsEligibilitySet-Asides |
Rule Details
Under the Small Business Act, SBA is required to periodically review and adjust size standards to reflect changes in economic conditions, including inflation. This final rule implements the 2024 comprehensive review cycle, increasing revenue-based size standards for most industries covered by monetary thresholds.
For SDVOSB-relevant NAICS codes, the most significant changes include: Professional Services (541xxx series) — most thresholds increased from $19M–$25M to $21M–$28M. IT Services and Cybersecurity (541511, 541512, 541513, 541519) — increased from $30M to $34M. Management Consulting (541611, 541612) — increased from $19M to $21.5M. Administrative and Support Services (561xxx) — increased from $20M–$25M to $22M–$28M. Construction-related NAICS codes with revenue-based standards saw increases of 11–14%.
Employee-based size standards (used for manufacturing, certain defense-related NAICS codes) were not changed in this rulemaking. SBA typically reviews employee-based standards in a separate cycle.
SDVOSBs near existing size standard thresholds should review their three-year average annual receipts against the new thresholds. A firm that was previously above the size standard may now qualify as small under the revised figures, opening new set-aside opportunities. Firms should update their representations in SAM.gov to reflect any changes in their size status.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SBA Size Standards Inflation Adjustment — Revenue-Based Standards (Final Rule) mean for SDVOSBs?
SBA increased revenue-based size standards across most NAICS sectors by approximately 11–13% to reflect five years of cumulative inflation (2019–2024). SDVOSB-relevant professional services, IT, and construction codes are affected.
When does this rule take effect?
This rule has an effective date of 2025-03-01. SDVOSBs should update their compliance procedures and SAM.gov representations accordingly.
Where can I read the full text of 90 FR 5124?
The full text of this rule is published in the Federal Register under citation 90 FR 5124. You can search for it at federalregister.gov using the citation or docket number RIN 3245-AH72.