# MP5319 Small Business

#### Mandatory Procedure

MP5319
Small Business

January 2004

MP5319 Small Business Administration (SBA) Appeals to the Agency Head

When notified by the SBA that it has filed an appeal with the Agency Head, either for a small business set-aside or the 8(a) program, the contracting officer shall prepare an appeal file. The file shall contain a statement by the contracting officer, which sets forth the decision rationale and addresses the appeal issues on a point-by-point basis. The statement shall include the rationale for disregarding known small business sources, small businesses identified through synopsis, and sources recommended by the Small Business Specialist and SBA. Discuss results of market research or attach a market research report. In addition to the contracting officer’s statement, the file shall include the comments and/or concurrence of the Small Business Specialist, the completed DD Form 2579, SBA Form 70, any related correspondence, the procurement history, and a copy of the solicitation’s evaluation and award factors. Forward the appeal file through command channels to arrive in SAF/SB within ten workdays after receipt of the formal appeal.