HR 3557 · 100th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Procurement Protest Reform Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-10-27· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1987-11-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Procurement Protest Reform Act of 1987 - Authorizes an interested party to file a protest concerning an alleged violation by a Federal agency of a procurement statute or regulation in the solicitation or award of a contract for property or services. Designates the following forums for the filing of such a protest: (1) the Comptroller General; (2) the Board of Contract Appeals of the General Services Administration; or (3) a court of competent jurisdiction. Establishes procedures by which the Federal agency must report to the forum and the interested party after notice of such protest. Requires the withholding of any contract, or the suspension of performance under any contract, which is the subject of a protest, unless the best interests of the United States will not permit waiting for a decision on the protest. Requires a forum to issue a final decision on any protest within 90 working days after a protest is filed. Directs the Comptroller General, the Administrator of General Services, and the Chief Justice to establish expedited procedures for deciding protests which are suitable for resolution within 45 days. Authorizes a forum to dismiss a protest that is frivolous or …

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only