See Ya! Contractor Wipes Out Two-Thirds of Its Potential Competitors with Successful NAICS Appeal

Of all the many “protest” tools available to small government contractors, NAICS code appeals can be one of the most powerful.  Unfortunately, many contractors don’t fully understand the NAICS appeal process, or how it can help them reach their procurement goals.  The decision of the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals in NAICS Appeal of 1st American Systems & Services, LLC, SBA No. NAICS-5119 (2010) provides a compelling example of how a savvy small business contractor can use the NAICS appeal process to vastly narrow the competitive playing field.

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