CFR > Title 13 - Business Credit and Assistance > CHAPTER I—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > PART 134—RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS > SUBPART E—Rules of Practice for Appeals From Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern Protests (§134.501 to §134.515) > 134.514—When must the Judge issue his or her decision?

134.514—When must the Judge issue his or her decision?

The Judge shall issue a decision, insofar as practicable, within 15 business days after close of the record. If OHA does not issue its determination within the 15-day period, the contracting officer may award the contract, unless the contracting officer has agreed to wait for a final determination from the Judge.