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52.233-2 - Service of Protest | FAR Navigator

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Contractors must promptly serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer at the designated address, with written acknowledgment, to ensure proper and timely handling.

Overview

FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest, outlines the procedures for serving protests related to government contracts. It requires that any protest filed directly with an agency, as well as copies of protests filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer. The provision mandates that the Contracting Officer's designated address or official for receiving protests be specified in the solicitation. Additionally, if a protest is filed with the GAO, a copy must be received by the designated office within one day of filing. This ensures timely notification and proper handling of protests during the acquisition process.

Key Rules

Service of Agency Protests
- Protests filed directly with the agency must be served on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official, with written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.
Service of GAO Protest Copies
- Copies of protests filed with the GAO must also be served on the Contracting Officer and received within one day of filing with the GAO.
Designation Requirement
- The solicitation must specify the official or location where protests may be served on the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must designate and publicize the official/location for protest service and acknowledge receipt of protests.
Contractors: Must serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer as specified, and obtain written acknowledgment.
Agencies: Ensure compliance with protest service procedures and timely receipt of protest documents.

Practical Implications

This provision ensures all parties are promptly informed of protests, supporting fair and efficient resolution.
Contractors must carefully follow service procedures to avoid delays or dismissal of their protests.
Failure to serve or timely deliver protest copies may jeopardize the protest's consideration.

General Contracts

Follow the specific service instructions provided in the solicitation.

If filing a protest with the GAO, ensure a copy is received by the designated office within one day of GAO filing.

Obtain written and dated acknowledgment of receipt for all served protests.

Serve agency-filed protests on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official.

References done in this subsection

33.101Definitions

33.106Solicitation provision and contract clause

52.233[Reserved]

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Contractors must promptly serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer at the designated address, with written acknowledgment, to ensure proper and timely handling.

Overview

Key Rules

Service of Agency Protests
- Protests filed directly with the agency must be served on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official, with written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.
Service of GAO Protest Copies
- Copies of protests filed with the GAO must also be served on the Contracting Officer and received within one day of filing with the GAO.
Designation Requirement
- The solicitation must specify the official or location where protests may be served on the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must designate and publicize the official/location for protest service and acknowledge receipt of protests.
Contractors: Must serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer as specified, and obtain written acknowledgment.
Agencies: Ensure compliance with protest service procedures and timely receipt of protest documents.

Practical Implications

This provision ensures all parties are promptly informed of protests, supporting fair and efficient resolution.
Contractors must carefully follow service procedures to avoid delays or dismissal of their protests.
Failure to serve or timely deliver protest copies may jeopardize the protest's consideration.

General Contracts

Follow the specific service instructions provided in the solicitation.

If filing a protest with the GAO, ensure a copy is received by the designated office within one day of GAO filing.

Obtain written and dated acknowledgment of receipt for all served protests.

Serve agency-filed protests on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official.

References done in this subsection

33.101Definitions

33.106Solicitation provision and contract clause

52.233[Reserved]

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Contractors must promptly serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer at the designated address, with written acknowledgment, to ensure proper and timely handling.

Overview

Key Rules

Service of Agency Protests
- Protests filed directly with the agency must be served on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official, with written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.
Service of GAO Protest Copies
- Copies of protests filed with the GAO must also be served on the Contracting Officer and received within one day of filing with the GAO.
Designation Requirement
- The solicitation must specify the official or location where protests may be served on the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must designate and publicize the official/location for protest service and acknowledge receipt of protests.
Contractors: Must serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer as specified, and obtain written acknowledgment.
Agencies: Ensure compliance with protest service procedures and timely receipt of protest documents.

Practical Implications

This provision ensures all parties are promptly informed of protests, supporting fair and efficient resolution.
Contractors must carefully follow service procedures to avoid delays or dismissal of their protests.
Failure to serve or timely deliver protest copies may jeopardize the protest's consideration.

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Contractors must promptly serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer at the designated address, with written acknowledgment, to ensure proper and timely handling.

Overview

Key Rules

Service of Agency Protests
- Protests filed directly with the agency must be served on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official, with written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.
Service of GAO Protest Copies
- Copies of protests filed with the GAO must also be served on the Contracting Officer and received within one day of filing with the GAO.
Designation Requirement
- The solicitation must specify the official or location where protests may be served on the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must designate and publicize the official/location for protest service and acknowledge receipt of protests.
Contractors: Must serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer as specified, and obtain written acknowledgment.
Agencies: Ensure compliance with protest service procedures and timely receipt of protest documents.

Practical Implications

This provision ensures all parties are promptly informed of protests, supporting fair and efficient resolution.
Contractors must carefully follow service procedures to avoid delays or dismissal of their protests.
Failure to serve or timely deliver protest copies may jeopardize the protest's consideration.

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Contractors must promptly serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer at the designated address, with written acknowledgment, to ensure proper and timely handling.

Overview

Key Rules

Service of Agency Protests
- Protests filed directly with the agency must be served on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official, with written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.
Service of GAO Protest Copies
- Copies of protests filed with the GAO must also be served on the Contracting Officer and received within one day of filing with the GAO.
Designation Requirement
- The solicitation must specify the official or location where protests may be served on the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must designate and publicize the official/location for protest service and acknowledge receipt of protests.
Contractors: Must serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer as specified, and obtain written acknowledgment.
Agencies: Ensure compliance with protest service procedures and timely receipt of protest documents.

Practical Implications

This provision ensures all parties are promptly informed of protests, supporting fair and efficient resolution.
Contractors must carefully follow service procedures to avoid delays or dismissal of their protests.
Failure to serve or timely deliver protest copies may jeopardize the protest's consideration.

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Contractors must promptly serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer at the designated address, with written acknowledgment, to ensure proper and timely handling.

Overview

Key Rules

Service of Agency Protests
- Protests filed directly with the agency must be served on the Contracting Officer at the designated address or official, with written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.
Service of GAO Protest Copies
- Copies of protests filed with the GAO must also be served on the Contracting Officer and received within one day of filing with the GAO.
Designation Requirement
- The solicitation must specify the official or location where protests may be served on the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must designate and publicize the official/location for protest service and acknowledge receipt of protests.
Contractors: Must serve protests and GAO protest copies on the Contracting Officer as specified, and obtain written acknowledgment.
Agencies: Ensure compliance with protest service procedures and timely receipt of protest documents.

Practical Implications

This provision ensures all parties are promptly informed of protests, supporting fair and efficient resolution.
Contractors must carefully follow service procedures to avoid delays or dismissal of their protests.
Failure to serve or timely deliver protest copies may jeopardize the protest's consideration.

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