Home Development GovCon FAQs: Is There Still an Ostensible Subcontractor Rule? DevelopmentSmall Business GovCon FAQs: Is There Still an Ostensible Subcontractor Rule? May 5, 2025 34 ChristianChan | Shutterstock You must be a Paid or Free Trial Member to Access this Content. Paid members, please login to view your news subscription(s). RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Law Petitioner Claimed SBA Failed to Provide Guidance. OHA Didn’t See a Problem Expert Opinion SBA Defines “Offer” for Purposes of 180-Day Rule After Small Business Acquisition Expert Opinion OHA Holds that a Protested and Terminated Contract Still Triggers SBA’s Two-Year Rule for Joint Ventures