(a) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 52.233-2 , Service of Protest, in solicitations for contracts expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.233-3 , Protest After Award, in all solicitations and contracts. If a cost reimbursement contract is contemplated, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I.View official source