What is the difference between an SBA size protest and a status protest?
A size protest challenges whether the awardee qualifies as a small business under the applicable size standard — focusing on revenue, employees, and affiliation. A status protest challenges whether the awardee meets the specific program requirements for SDVOSB (veteran ownership and control, service-connected disability). Both are filed with SBA, but different teams within SBA handle them. Both must be filed within five business days of notification of the apparent award.
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