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PROTEST/APPEAL FILED WITH THE NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVAIR) (MAR 1999)
(a) Agency protests/appeals will be processed in accordance with the procedures established at FAR 33.103. A protest to the Naval Air Systems Command shall be filed with the Contracting Officer whose name and address are shown in FAR Clause 52.233-2, "Service of Protest" of this solicitation.
(b) The protester may request an independent review of the Contracting Officer's decision on the protest by filing a written appeal with:
*The Chief of the Contracting Office
To be filled by the Contracting Officer
(c) The appeal must be received by the Chief of the Contracting Office within 10 calendar days after the Contracting Officer's protest decision was issued. The appeal shall include (1) the name, address, and fax and telephone numbers of the appellant; (2) the solicitation or contract number; (3) a detailed statement of the factual grounds for the appeal, to include a description of resulting prejudice to the appellant; (4) copies of relevant documents; (5) a request for an independent review by the Chief of the Contracting Office; (6) a statement as to the form of relief requested; and, (7) all information establishing the timeliness of the appeal.