ALTERNATIVE PROTEST PROCESS - 1703

Procurements Eligible for Participation in the APP

The APP was implemented in 1998 in accordance with PCC, Section 12125 et seq., to speed the resolution time of IT protests and to decrease the number of frivolous protests occurring in procurements.

Pursuant to PCC, Section 12125 et seq., any non-IT goods or IT goods and services competitive solicitation may include the APP*

An APP Application must be completed and submitted for approval in order to be conducted under the APP.

*As of the date of publication of this manual, current policy restricts the use of the APP process to DGS/OTA only.

For additional information, click here for the OAH Arbitration Regulations.