Submit an Appeal

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Company

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Do not include CUI, assessment evidence, system artifacts, screenshots, logs, or sensitive technical data in this form. If supporting documentation is required, DVS will provide secure upload instructions after intake.

Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) Information

All required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). To support timely review, please provide as much information as possible. Do not include CUI or sensitive information.

OSC Legal Name*

OSC DUNS / UEI*

OSC Point of Contact (POC)*

POC Email*

POC Phone*

Preferred Contact Timeframe*

Assessment Level / Type*

Assessment Report Issuance Date*

Assessment Scope Boundary Reference

High-level information only

Appeals related to DIBCAC or government performed assessments must follow the DCMA DIBCAC appeals process and cannot be submitted through this form. Only DirectViz Solutions C3PAO assessment decisions may be eligible for escalation to The Cyber AB under its published appeals process.

Appeal Summary

Appeal Summary Narrative

Provide a brief summary of the appeal in one to two paragraphs. Do not include CUI or sensitive information.

Challenged Finding(s)

This section must support one or more findings. Do not include CUI or sensitive details.

Practice / Requirement ID*

Example: AC.L2-3.1.1

Objectives Being Challenged*

Original Determination*

Objectives Being Challenged*

Grounds for Appeal*

No evidence should be included

Requested Remedy*

Uphold

Modify

Overturn

Remedy Explanation*

Additional Challenged Finding(s)*

Use this field to provide information about any additional challenged findings. For each additional finding, include the Practice / Requirement ID, Objectives Being Challenged, Original Determination, Report Reference if applicable, Grounds for Appeal, Requested Remedy, and Remedy Explanation if requesting Modify or Overturn. Do not include CUI, evidence, or sensitive details.

Evidence Index

Evidence is uploaded later via a secure PreVeil workspace. The OSC may prepare an internal Evidence Index in advance. No uploads are permitted through this form. Evidence Index information to be submitted later through PreVeil may include:

Artifact Name
Version / Date
Hash Value
Hash Algorithm
Existed During Assessment Period — Yes / No

Optional Clarification Request

Clarification Meeting Requested

Yes

Clarification Purpose

Clarification meetings are limited to ensuring reviewer understanding only. No consulting, remediation advice, or implementation guidance will be provided. Do not include CUI or sensitive details.

Attestation of Authenticity

The OSC attests that:

No CUI or evidence is included in this submission.
Evidence uploaded later will be authentic and existed during assessment.
Hashes will match original submissions.
No post-assessment evidence will be provided unless formally authorized.
Information provided is accurate and complete.

Authorized Representative Name*

Authorized Representative Title*

Electronic Signature*

Typed signature

Date*