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What triggers a right to a debriefing?

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What triggers a right to a debriefing? Unsuccessful offerors in negotiated procurements can request debriefings. Pre-award debriefings are available if excluded from competitive range; post-award debriefings after contract award.

FAR 15.505, 15.506

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Debriefing rights: **Pre-Award Debriefing (FAR 15.505):** - Exclusion from competitive range - Request within 3 days - Government should debrief within 5 days **Post-Award Debriefing (FAR 15.506):** - After contract award - Request within 3 days of notification - Required for negotiated procurements **Information Provided:** - Your evaluation ratings - Rationale for exclusion/non-award - Overall ranking (if applicable) - Summary of winner's rationale **Information NOT Provided:** - Proprietary information - Source selection records - Specific competitor data - Trade secrets

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