1. A. Protests must be in writing and addressed to the executive director.

2. B. The protest shall:

   1. (1) include the name and address of the protestant;
   2. (2) include the solicitation number;
   3. (3) provide a statement of the grounds for protest;
   4. (4) include supporting exhibits, evidence or documents to substantiate any claim unless not available within the filing time, in which case the expected availability date shall be indicated;
   5. (5) a statement of the facts or occurrences giving rise to the protest; and
   6. (6) specify the ruling requested from the director.
3. C. No formal pleading is required to initiate a protest, but protests shall be concise, logically arranged, and direct.

[6.50.2.13 NMAC - Rp, 6 NMAC 50.2.13, 09/01/2014]