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Executive Order 12979

Agency Procurement Protests

Ordered by William J. Clinton on October 25, 1995

Summary

Instructs federal agencies to implement internal procedures for efficiently resolving procurement award protests. Requires informal resolution methods, alternative dispute techniques, and timely review by officials above contracting officers. Suspends contested contract awards during pending protests. Directs periodic evaluation of agency compliance and updates federal regulations accordingly.

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