The standards contained in this section do not relieve the recipient
of the contractual responsibilities arising under its contract(s). The
recipient is the responsible authority, without recourse to DOL,
regarding the settlement and satisfaction of all contractual and
administrative issues arising out of procurements entered into in
support of an award or other agreement. This includes disputes, claims,
protests of award, source evaluation or other matters of a contractual
nature. Matters concerning violation of statute are to be referred to
such Federal, State or local authority as may have proper jurisdiction.