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Contract Competition Advocate

The HHS Competition Advocate promotes competition for the purchase of products and services. The advocate works with HHS contracting officers to ensure that procurements are not a barrier to competition. The specific duties of the Advocate can be found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

HHS Contract Competition Advocate: Jennifer Johnson (HHS/ASFR)

Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman

The Ombudsman reviews complaints from contractors and ensures they are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered, consistent with the procedures in the contract. For information about the duties of the Ombudsman, see the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

**Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman**: Jennifer Johnson (HHS/ASFR)

**IMPORTANT**: The Advocate and Ombudsman *do not* serve as a general complaint investigator for HHS programs not directly related to awarded competitions.

                    
  


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