If a requirement has been accepted by the SBA under the 8a program, what must happen for it to be released from the program?

In the context of the 8(a) Business Development Program, a requirement accepted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) will remain within the program until the SBA specifically agrees to release it. The program is designed to assist small businesses in gaining access to federal contracting opportunities, and the SBA has the authority to manage which requirements are designated under this program.

For a requirement to be released from the 8(a) program, formal action and consent from the SBA are necessary, which emphasizes their role in overseeing the utilization of the program and the businesses participating in it. This means that any release from the program is contingent upon the SBA's decision, ensuring that the guidelines and regulations set forth are adhered to, which ultimately serves the purpose of aiding small businesses effectively.

The other choices, while related to the process of contract management, do not address the specific requirement for the SBA's consent in order to release a requirement from the program. Simply filing a protest, fulfilling the requirement, or assuming that no further action is needed does not provide the necessary authority or formal process that the SBA mandates for such a release.