13 CFR § 134.1002 - Who may file a VOSB or SDVOSB status protest?

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title: "13 CFR § 134.1002 - Who may file a VOSB or SDVOSB status protest?"
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# 134.1002 Who may file a VOSB or SDVOSB status protest?

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

(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, or any certified VOSB or SDVOSB that submits an offer for a specific set-aside VOSB or SDVOSB contract (including Multiple Award Contracts) or order.

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

[87 FR 73425, Nov. 29, 2022, as amended at 89 FR 96094, Dec. 4, 2024]