We have previously discussed common grounds of protest. But this leads to the question, are there issues that GAO will not consider? The simple answer is yes. This blog explores those issues....more
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
After filing and receiving a favorable decision in a bid protest, many protesters wonder what happens as a result of a successful protest. Specifically, protesters always want to know, if I am successful in my bid protest,...more
6/25/2021
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A stay of award or performance of a contract simply means the procuring agency cannot award the contract or must stop performance of an already awarded contract during the pendency of a protest. Obtaining a stay is different...more
As explained in prior postings, there are three forums that have jurisdiction or authority to hear bid protests: the procuring agency, the U.S. Accountability (GAO), and the U.S. Court Federal Claims (COFC). Here we will...more
6/4/2021
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As explained previously, various forums have jurisdiction or authority to hear bid protests: agencies, the U.S. Accountability (GAO), and the U.S. Court Federal Claims (COFC). Click here for further information on where to...more
There are three forums that hear bid protests – the agency conducting the procurement, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Click here for further information on where...more
Bid Protests – Who Can Intervene If I File A Protest, And When Can I Intervene If I’m The Awardee And A Protest Has Been Filed Against The Award?
Intervening in a bid protest case serves several purposes, and knowing these...more
Whether you have won a contract or have received the dreaded unsuccessful offeror letter regarding the procurement you have been vying for, a debrief is a useful tool. In its simplest of terms, the debrief is an explanation...more
Oftentimes bid protests contain the protester’s highly sensitive and confidential company information, the release of which would cause competitive harm to the protester....more
Historically, bid protests were filed in the federal district courts. Under the Administrative Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. § 702, federal district courts reviewed challenges to agency procurement decisions.
Known as the...more
What happens when you are notified by the procuring agency that you have not been awarded the contract that you submitted a bid, proposal, or quote for? What exactly can you protest? Hiring an experienced, knowledgeable...more
When thinking about bid protests, it is helpful to first look at the basics: what is a bid protest, who can file a bid protest, when is a bid protest filed, and where is a bid protest filed? If you are going through a bid...more