As prescribed in 3433.103, insert the following clause:
Agency Level Protests (OCT 2023)
All protests to the agency must be submitted to the Contracting Officer. In accordance with FAR 33.103(d)(4), interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer as an alternative to consideration by the Contracting Officer. If a protest is silent on this matter, consideration and decision will be made by the Contracting Officer.
(End of provision)
source: 88 FR 60542, Sept. 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 48 CFR 3452.233-70