GTSI said it will fight the suspension, but, Washington Technology reports, the company will have an uphill battle.

GTSI has two options: "Company executives can bring in lawyers to challenge SBA's decision and show it did nothing wrong or, at least, that the allegations are a misunderstanding. Or they can plead their case to SBA's suspension official, in hopes that SBA might lift the suspension," according to Washington Technology.

The loss of federal contracts could be a "crushing blow" to GTSI, Washington Technology reports in another article.

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