5119.505 -- Rejecting Small Business Administration recommendations.

(d)  Process appeals, on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with instructions from the Director, Small Business Programs. Generally, the contracting officer will be requested to prepare and send a case file through contracting channels to the Office of Small Business Programs. The Small Business Specialist at each level must review the case. The case file must include:

(i)  A statement of attempts to resolve the matter.

(ii)  A response to each issue raised by SBA in its appeal.

(iii)  Supporting documents related to controversial aspects.

[AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]