News & Analysis as of

Request for Proposals Federal Contractors

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government...

October 2023 Bid Protest Roundup: Instructions, Jurisdiction, Scrutiny

This month, we feature three bid protest decisions—two from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) and one from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (“COFC”). Though each of these decisions focuses on a different...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Recent Court Ruling Already Reflected in GSA’s OASIS+ Solicitations

It is not any exaggeration to say that mentor-protégé joint ventures (MPJVs) have taken over the world of set-aside Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). For example, late last year it was reported that the initial...more

Willcox & Savage

Man Bites Dog: Low Bidder Not Awarded Federal Contract

Willcox & Savage on

Most of the time the low bidder will win a government contract. But not always. Sometimes a federal agency will make an award on a best-value trade-off basis. This process can be used “when it may be in the best interest of...more

Willcox & Savage

Read Your RFP Carefully. Then Read it Again.

Willcox & Savage on

In the world of federal contracting, one thing is clear. When crafting a response to a Federal Government Request for Proposal (RFP), one must comply with the precise evaluation criteria contained in that document. Failure to...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Partnering to Win: Teaming, Subcontracting, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protégé Agreements - May 23rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

PilieroMazza PLLC on

The unique regulatory landscape of government contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space and win prime contracts. Fortunately, the government has created several programs to assist...more

McCarter & English Blog: Government Contracts...

Sometimes Post-Proposal Communications Are More Than Sweet Nothings …

As most government contractors have experienced firsthand, procuring agencies routinely engage in a wide variety of communications after bids have been submitted. On occasion, these exchanges are quite minor and afford an...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government...

January 2023 Bid Protest Roundup: Size Protests, Blue & Gold, Sole Source

Since the January Bid Protest Roundup marks the beginning of February, we begin with a takeaway that needs no supporting authority beyond common sense: if you have not already done so, get your Valentine’s Day gift now. ...more

Lewis Roca

Government Accountability Office Determines Navy Improperly Evaluated Technical Proposal: Lewis Roca

Lewis Roca on

Bid protest determinations serve to resolve challenges to procurement decisions by government agencies. Beyond that purpose, these rulings can also offer valuable insights as to what factors determine whether or not a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government...

November 2022 Bid Protest Roundup: Best-Value Tradeoffs, Solicitations

Sometimes a comparison of cases best illustrates the law. This month we analyze a double pair of recent GAO decisions. First, in CharDonnay and Triple Canopy, we compare decisions dissecting the merits of best-value...more

Jenner & Block

Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | 2022 Issue 12

Jenner & Block on

Welcome to Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Legal Round‑Up, a biweekly update on important government contracts developments. This update offers brief summaries of key developments for government contracts legal,...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

GSA Releases Polaris Q&A Indicating Key Changes in Upcoming RFPs

PilieroMazza PLLC on

GSA recently released a Q&A in anticipation of the first two Polaris Requests for Proposals (RFPs). GSA anticipates the RFPs for Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses will be released soon, while those for the...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

NITAAC Makes Major Changes to CIO-SP4 RFP

PilieroMazza PLLC on

The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) issued yet another round of significant changes to the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) Request...more

McCarter & English Blog: Government Contracts...

The GAO Sustains Protest Based On Awardee’s Organizational Conflicts Of Interest—An Important Lesson For All Contractors

If a company has one or more Organizational Conflicts of Interest (“OCIs”), its ability to compete for (or perform) a government contract in a fair and equitable manner is inherently called into question. In the context of a...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Past Performance: How to Use Yours, Benefit from Others’, and Defend It from Attacks

PilieroMazza PLLC on

You have undoubtedly heard the stories, a contractor with a flawless record going back years gets one bad past performance record, maybe due to themselves or a subcontractor, and now they are blackballed. While many in the...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

Bid Protests – I Filed an Agency Level Bid Protest, Now What?

Assuming you have filed a timely bid protest that meets the various procedural requirements at one of the three bid protest forums – the procuring agency, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the U.S. Court of...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

CIO-SP4 Is Ready To Launch: Is Your Business Equipped to Compete?

PilieroMazza PLLC on

CIO-SP4 may be one of the most significant opportunities for both small and large government contractors, particularly those in the healthcare space. The Coalition is pleased to host Cy Alba and Meghan Leemon of...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

GAO Holds Solicitation Requirement Violates SBA’s Regulations Regarding Small Business Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures

PilieroMazza PLLC on

In a recent decision, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a protest challenging the terms of a solicitation, as the solicitation impermissibly required that a protégé and mentor in a joint venture have the...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Past Performance: How to Use Yours, Benefit from Others’, and Defend It from Attacks - January 20th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

PilieroMazza PLLC on

A government agency’s evaluation of an offeror’s past performance can often be the difference between winning or losing a government contract. And, for better or worse, agencies are given broad discretion in how they evaluate...more

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters

Challenging an Agency’s Determination of Urgent and Compelling Need Can be an Uphill Battle

Even when agencies use simplified acquisition procedures, they generally must maximize competition to the extent practicable. There is, however, an exception to this default rule if only one source is reasonably available...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government...

October 2020 Bid Protest Roundup (Law360 Spotlight)

In the latest installment of our bid protest spotlight (featured on Law360), we analyze three Government Accountability Office (GAO) decisions that provide important reminders for companies considering whether to protest a...more

Jackson Walker

Common Issues in Government Procurement and Contracting with John Edwards and William Stowe

Jackson Walker on

When it comes to government contracts and procurement issues, even the savviest of businesses can need help navigating the applicable laws and the often-complicated regulations. From the initial request for proposal (RFP)...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

5 Things to Know When Protesting an Award

PilieroMazza PLLC on

The end-of-fiscal-year spending spike has federal agencies issuing more notices of award, leaving many disappointed offerors keen to file protests. Post-award protests are subject to strict timelines, so you need a plan if...more

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters

You Challenge the Award, You Best Come Ready to Play

Just as in golf swings, your follow-through in Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests can mean the difference between success and failure. And if you don’t have a solid argument to bolster your protest grounds, you...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Shoot for the STARS: Q&A with SBA’s John Klein on GSA's 8(a) STARS III RFP

PilieroMazza PLLC on

GSA’s $50 billion 8(a) STARS III RFP is galvanizing the government contracting community. With proposals due August 19, 2020, understanding the RFP is critical to submitting a winning proposal. On August 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Shoot for the STARS: Q&A with SBA’s John Klein on GSA's 8(a) STARS III RFP - August 3rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

PilieroMazza PLLC on

GSA’s $50 billion 8(a) STARS III RFP is galvanizing the government contracting community. With proposals due August 19, 2020, understanding the RFP is critical to submitting a winning proposal. On August 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM...more

63 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 3

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide