# Subpart 633.1—Protests

## 633.102 General.

All communications relative to protests filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall be coordinated with the Office of the Legal Adviser.

## 633.103 Protests to the agency.

(d)(4) The independent review as described in FAR 33.103(d)(4) shall be performed by the Departmental Advocate for Competition.

## 633.104 Protests to GAO.

(a) General procedures. The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Buildings and Acquisitions (L/BA) coordinates the response of the Department of State to protests filed at the GAO. Contracting activities shall consult L/BA for guidance before taking any actions in response to a protest to GAO.