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Procurement Safeguard Act of 1986

Introduced: January 30, 1986 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 1986
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.
Apr 25, 1986
Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA, GAO, CBO, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Defense Department, Justice Department.
Jan 30, 1986
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Jan 30, 1986
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Procurement Safeguard Act of 1986 - Establishes an alternative procurement protest system under which an interested party can file an action with the board of contract appeals of the General Services Administration, in lieu of the Comptroller General of the General Accounting Office.

Authorizes the board to suspend a protested procurement on an interim basis until the board can decide the protest. Specifies procedures and standards in protest proceedings. Directs the board to suspend, revoke, or revise the authority for any procurement found to violate a statute, regulation, or other provision of law. Authorizes the appeal of a board decision as set forth in the Contract Disputes Act of 1978.

Authorizes the board to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and participate in court proceedings. Directs the board to adopt and issue rules and procedures as necessary to carry out this Act.

What's happening now May 21, 1986

Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
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