# ATI Challenges SBA Suspension in Washington, D.C.

ATI Government Solutions is asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to lift its government-wide suspension from federal contracting and remove its exclusion from SAM.gov while its lawsuit against the Small Business Administration (SBA) proceeds. ATI also opposes the SBA’s attempt to file material under seal; Judge Ana Reyes directed the agency to respond to ATI’s emergency request by November 6, 2026. ATI says the suspension and related contract terminations have affected nearly all its workforce, costing close to $130 million in previously awarded work and putting $500 million in prospective business across ATI and its sister companies at risk. ATI’s arguments, including its claim that the allegations relied on a deceptive video, remain disputed, and the court has not ruled on its request for emergency relief.

- The November 6 response deadline is two days away. The requested relief is not a court ruling: ATI’s federal contracting eligibility and SAM.gov status remain uncertain unless the court grants its request.
- Contractors considering ATI for new work or relying on it in their teaming or subcontracting plans should verify its current SAM.gov status and account for the unresolved suspension in bid and performance planning.
- ATI’s reported losses and projected at-risk business are company claims, not confirmed contract awards or a judicial finding; procurement teams should distinguish those estimates from established contract actions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

### Vendors
- ATI Government Solutions (Suspended federal contractor and plaintiff)

### Sources
- [ATI seeks emergency order to end year-long ban from federal contracting - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/companies/2026/11/ati-seeks-emergency-order-end-year-long-ban-federal-contracting/416965) - Washington Technology
- [Contractor Says SBA Suspension Relied On Deceptive Video](https://www.law360.com/amp/articles/2545225) - Law360
- [ATI fights SBA’s bid to argue its case in secret - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/companies/2026/11/ati-fights-sbas-bid-argue-its-case-secret/417006) - Washington Technology