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The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. We admittedly find this response puzzling.
The importance of the subject matter of the claim has been confirmed by several court decisions (e.g., The importance of the subject matter of the claim has been confirmed by several court decisions (e.g., The problem is, there is no legal obligation for this third party to participate in the arbitration.
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