On May 1st, the Agency awarded a time-sensitive competitive contract to Best Contractors, Inc., for delivery to meet a critical delivery date. XYZ Company timely requested a debriefing which was conducted on May 8th. XYZ filed an agency protest on May 14th based on information learned at the debriefing. Using the following calendar, determine if there is required to be an automatic stay of performance?
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A. Yes, there is an automatic stay of performance because the protest was filed within five days of the debrief date.
B. No, there is not an automatic stay of performance because the protest was not filed within three days of the debrief date.
C. No, there is not an automatic stay because the contract is time sensitive and mission critical.
