### Question
How does the law define protest?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 423*, **protest** is defined as:

> a written objection by an interested party to the award or proposed award of a Federal agency procurement contract, pursuant to subchapter V of chapter 35 of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY**

