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Why Virginia and Maryland Defense Contractors Lose Awards on Size and Affiliation
Virginia and Maryland defense contractors face complex bid protest, size protest, and affiliation challenges across dense defense hubs from Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads and Fort Meade to Aberdeen. GAO's 52% effectiveness rate and strict SBA rules for ostensible subcontractors, mentor protégé structures, and NAICS appeals create award risk even after winning on technical merit.
