Dictionary of Procurement Terms

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  • Award Protest

    A written objection by an unsuccessful offeror to the entity regarding an award decision. See also: Protest, Bid Protest.

    See Also: Protest, Bid Protest

  • Bid Protest

    A formal complaint made against the methods employed or decisions made by a procurement authority during the process of awarding a contract. See also: Award Protest, Protest, Dispute.

    See Also: Award Protest, Protest, Dispute

  • Protest

    A written objection by an interested party to a solicitation or award of a contract with the intention of receiving a remedial result.

  • Solicitation Protest


    See Also: Protest
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