(a) For sole source procurements, SBA, VA, or the contracting officer may protest the proposed awardee’s VOSB or SDVOSB status.

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Terms Used In 13 CFR 134.1002

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(b) For all other procurements, any interested party may protest the apparent successful offeror’s VOSB or SDVOSB status. An interested party means the contracting officer, SBA, VA, any concern that submits an offer for a specific set-aside VOSB or SDVOSB contract (including Multiple Award Contracts) or order, or any concern that submitted an offer in full and open competition and its opportunity for award will be affected by a reserve of an award given to a VOSB or SDVOSB.

(c) SBA and VA may file a VOSB or SDVOSB status protest at any time.