The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released its 2024 Bid Protest Annual Report (Report), providing statistics on protests, cost claims, and requests for reconsideration at GAO this year. In this blog,...more
You’re a federal government contractor who just won a contract award. But, before you pop the champagne, there’s a hiccup: a competitor filed a bid protest challenging your award. “Oh, well,” you think, “the government can...more
Bid protests play a crucial role in the federal procurement process. Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract...more
As the federal government’s fiscal year draws to a close, we expect to see an increase in agencies awarding contracts and contractors protesting those awards. A bid protest is a significant event for any government...more
In a recent decision, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found the General Services Administration (GSA) improperly awarded a lease to a firm whose proposal failed to comply with a material solicitation...more
Filing a bid protest and ultimately recovering bid preparation and proposal costs after winning may not be a primary concern for contractors as they pursue a new contract. However, a recent Court of Federal Claims decision...more
For government contractors, understanding the full spectrum of the bid protest process can help when making important decisions—particularly before bidding on a new contract—to better position you when filing for or defending...more
A highly anticipated decision recently issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) represents the latest development in the Blue & Gold line of precedent regarding the timeliness of bid...more