(a) In this Part III of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) 'Contract claim' means a claim that relates to a procurement contract. (2) 'Contract claim' includes a claim about the performance, breach, modification, or termination of the procurement contract. (c) (1) 'Protest' means a complaint that relates to the formation of a procurement contract. (2) 'Protest' includes a complaint about: (i) the qualifications of a bidder or offeror; or (ii) the determination of the successful bidder or offeror.
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