Any person (hereinafter called the “contractor”) seeking an adjustment under standards set forth in subsection 750.7106 may file a request in duplicate with the cognizant contracting officer or his/her duly authorized representative. If such filing is impracticable, requests will be deemed to be properly filed if filed with the Chief of the Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Evaluation Division (M/OAA/E), for forwarding to the cognizant contracting officer.