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The petitioner appealed its termination from the 8(a) Business Development program. It argued SBA failed to provide guidance on how to correctly submit a Social Disadvantage Narrative. OHA denied the protest as the petitioner failed to cite to any authority showing SBA was obligated to provide that guidance.
In the Matter of The CTS Group LLC, SBA No. BDPT-621 (2025)
- Appeal – The petitioner appealed SBA’s decision to terminate the petitioner’s participation in the 8(a) Business Development program. SBA found the termination was warranted because the petitioner failed to prove that it was owned and controlled by one or more disadvantaged individuals. The petitioner argued that SBA did not offer it advice, feedback, or recommendations for correcting the final revised Social Disadvantage Narrative.
- Decision – OHA denied the appeal. SBA had expressly warned the petitioner of termination if the petitioner did not establish the owner’s individual social disadvantage within 30 days. The petitioner failed to provide any authority to support its argument that SBA should have provided the petitioner with guidance or advice for redrafting the document.
Calvin L. Scott, Jr., of The CTS Group LLC appeared for the petitioner. Lane M. Siems appeared for SBA.
— Case summary by Joshua Lim, Assistant Editor.
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