Ombudsman Program-Attatchment 5.pdf

This document is a Notice for Filing Agency Protests for the United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program. The notice outlines the Coast Guard's policy for resolving procurement protests through the Ombudsman Program (OPAP), an independent reviewing authority established to address contract dispute issues without resorting to lengthy litigation.

The document provides detailed guidance for interested parties on two protest resolution methods: an Informal Forum with the Ombudsman and a Formal Agency Protest process. For informal resolution, parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman directly, providing solicitation/contract details. For formal protests, the document specifies submission requirements, including filing with the Commandant (CG-9131) via email or fax, with contact information provided. The goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, with potential contract performance suspension during the protest period. Additional information about the Ombudsman Program can be found at the specified web address, with an alternative point of contact listed for the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Oakland, CA.