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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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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