§ 1533.103-70 - Time for filing.

(a) Protests based upon alleged improprieties in a solicitation which are apparent prior to bid opening or the closing date for receipt of initial proposals shall be filed prior to bid opening or the closing date for receipt of initial proposals. In acquisitions where proposals are requested, alleged improprieties which do not exist in the initial solicitation but which are subsequently incorporated into the solicitation must be protested not later than the next closing date for receipt of proposals following the incorporation.

(b) In cases other than those covered in paragraph (a) of this section, protests shall be filed not later than ten working days after the basis of protest is known or should have been known, whichever is earlier.