Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 15–216

(a) Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to the disposition of a protest or a contract claim by:

(1) a primary procurement unit;

(2) a procurement officer; or

(3) a unit.

(b) The Appeals Board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.