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How quickly must an agency provide a post-award debriefing after a request?

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Our firm submitted a proposal for a federal service contract, NAICS 541611, that was a small business set-aside. We just received an award notice from the agency, and it looks like we weren't the winner. I'm trying to figure out the process for requesting a post-award debriefing, specifically how quickly the agency has to provide it once we ask. I know there's a deadline for requesting one, but I'm unclear on the agency's end. We want to understand where our proposal fell short, so getting this debriefing quickly is important for us to learn for the next one. What is the required timeframe for an agency to provide a post-award debriefing after a request?

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asked Keisha W. Verified vendor8(a) firm founder, staffing and training · Atlanta, GA · 633 rep

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The agency should provide a postaward debriefing within 5 days after receiving your written request, to the maximum extent practicable. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 15.506(a)(2) states this timeframe. To be entitled to a postaward debriefing, your firm must submit a written request to the agency within 3 days after the date you received the notification of contract award (FAR 15.506(a)(1)). This short window is important to remember. For state and local government contracts, the timeframe for providing a debriefing will depend on the specific state procurement code or the rules outlined in the local purchasing department's vendor guide. Understanding the requirements for a debriefing can help you improve future proposals, as it offers insight into the evaluation process and where your proposal might have been weaker compared to the successful offeror.

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answered Jo R. Freelance proposal writer · Denver, CO · 791 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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