(a) The Commercial Law and Litigation Directorate of the Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA/JAQ) serves as the Air Force agency counsel to the Department of Justice (DoJ) for protests at the USCFC and assists the assigned DoJ attorney in defending Air Force interests.
(b) The contracting officer shall inform AFLOA/JAQ of any notice of protest at the USCFC and provide support as requested by AFLOA/JAQ. Also notify the SCO or the SCCO and the cognizant legal office.