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MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!

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Discussions & Clarifications

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Government Accountability Office ("GAO") published its much anticipated Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2023. GAO's annual report is required under the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 ("CICA") and provides the government contracting community with good insight into GAO's bid protest function. [1]

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Discussions & Clarifications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 18, the Government Accountability Office ("GAO") released its much-anticipated Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 , which was submitted to Congress on November 14. 1] Government contractors and other industry professionals that become familiar.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On December 21, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest by ELS, an unsuccessful bidder on a Department of Defense (DOD) task order opportunity, concluding that it did not have jurisdiction to consider it. If you have any questions about GAO jurisdiction or the bid protest rules, please contact the author.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts. Research is a key component of this process.

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has repeatedly dismissed protests where the protester has sought to restrict rather than promote competition, by, for example, seeking to solicit an agency requirement on a sole-source basis. UpToDate, Inc., June 24, 2024.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 6, 2025

A recent bid protest decision examines the effect of a novation on a pending procurement. After a complicated procedural history, GAO said that an agency must take into account a corporate transaction and novation, even if the agency wasn’t aware of the novation at time of proposal submission.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As a federal contractor, there are many factors to consider in filing a potential bid protest. In this post, we look at the potential considerations, both pros and cons, for filing a bid protest at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). There are fewer cases in COFC, but the bid protest numbers appear to be growing at COFC.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Clearly unimpressed, the Court stated, [i]f defendant wants construction contractors who have studied in the school of Machiavelli, it should so state in its invitations for bids. As such, the funding lapse was treated as work suspension, which was compensable under the contracts equitable adjustment clauses.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This involves a high level of responsibility and accountability, as prime contractors must manage both the resources and subcontractors effectively to fulfill their obligations. Definition of Prime Contractor A prime contractor refers to an entity that receives a government contract to oversee and carry out a project.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. We’ll explore essential resources, strategies for winning contracts, and compliance requirements.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 23, 2024

This week in federal government contracting, the recent headlines highlight a wide array of developments within federal operations, emphasizing both accountability and innovation. It always feels like such a big shift in the energy with all the excitement and the many back to school events taking place. Enjoy your weekend!

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Take a look at insights from incredible women who are breaking barriers, defying expectations, and reshaping the landscape of governance, public procurement, and leadership. Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Need to bid on federal contracts or receive federal grants? Key Takeaways Successful SAM registration is crucial for entities aiming to secure federal contracts and financial assistance, providing eligibility for programs like SBIR, STTR, and OTA grants. Start by registering in SAM. If your entity is based in the U.S.,

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 5, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and implementing Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is crucial for success. Today, we’re diving deep into CAS 406, which focuses on establishing and adhering to cost accounting periods.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they choose to use. these parts require full and open competition, full and open competition after exclusion of sources and other than full and open competition, respectively] (a) Sealed bids.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 27, 2025

Government Accountability Office demonstrate that both the government and intervenors are increasingly defending bid protests by arguing that a protester's key personnel became unavailable after a proposal submission, but prior to an award, says Joshua Duvall at Maynard Nexsen. A trio of recent cases before the U.S.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Contractors brought protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) more than 2,000 times last year, up more than 20% from fiscal 2022. He is one of the managing associate general counsel at the Government Accountability Office. Tom Temin We’re speaking with Kenneth Patton.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In this month's bid protest roundup, Alissandra McCann at MoFo examines three recent decisions from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, offering helpful reminders about claims court jurisdiction and standing, meaningful-relationship commitment letters, and responsibility determinations.

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Government Contracts

JUNE 25, 2024

In this month's bid protest roundup, Nicole Giles and Ethan Sterenfeld at MoFo discuss a decision from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which highlight how labor mapping, jurisdiction questions and incumbency bias can affect outcomes. Court of Federal Claims and two from the U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 16, 2024

Creating a Comprehensive List of Government Contracts: Essential Tips and Resources Are you looking to expand your business by securing government contracts? The GovCon Express course offered by the Public Contracting Institute is an excellent starting point for those new to government contracting.

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Government Contracts

JULY 25, 2024

In this month's bid protest roundup, Caitlin Crujido at MoFo examines three recent decisions from the U.S.

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this month's bid protest roundup, Alissandra McCann at MoFo examines three recent decisions from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, offering distinct reminders for contractors challenging solicitations while an agency takes corrective action, pursuing post-award bid protests and filing timely cost reimbursement requests.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this month's bid protest roundup, Cody Fisher at MoFo examines three recent decisions from the U.S. Government Accountability Office that address the treatment of a proposal that was timely submitted but received late, and highlight nuances of certification and small business eligibility requirements.

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Oles Morrison

AUGUST 24, 2022

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker is beyond thrilled at the success of our government contracts practice group Bid Protest Webinar 2022. Bid Protests are an important weapon in a contractor’s arsenal, whether as a successful awardee or disappointed bidder.

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Government Contracts

JULY 25, 2024

Government Accountability Office upheld the U.S. million IT deal, rejecting claims that the eventual award-holder had revised too much of its bid after being allowed to alter parts of its proposal. Space Force's $30.2

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this month's bid protest roundup, Lyle Hedgecock and Michaela Thornton at MoFo discuss recent cases highlighting how the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 8, 2025

Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest over a $991.3 million contract for the U.S. Army's HADES spy plane, saying the Army reasonably rejected L3Harris' bid while keeping awardee Sierra Nevada eligible despite a corporate name change.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since our last Bid Protest Hub article in November, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has published 37 bid protest decisions, two of which have resulted in decisions sustaining the protester’s challenge. Stay tuned next month for our January 2024 Bid Protest roundup. FOOTNOTES [1] Washington Bus.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 29, 2025

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office issued five noteworthy bid protest decisions in 2024 that will likely have a continuing impact on questions concerning standing, timeliness, corporate transactions and more, say attorneys at Bradley Arant.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In this month's bid protest roundup, James Tucker at MoFo offers takeaways from three bid protests in the U.S. Government Accountability Office relating to the high standard for protests that allege agency bias, seeking revised proposals from just one offeror, and untimely objections to solicitation terms.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Government Accountability Office has backed protests by Deloitte and another company over $450 million in Library of Congress software development contracts, saying the agency made several errors in how it assessed and compared bids.

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Bid Protests: GAO’s Loser Pays Pilot Program Once again, a “loser pays” bid protest pilot program has appeared in the NDAA, which would require contractors to reimburse DoD for costs incurred in “processing” bid protests that are ultimately denied by the Government Accountability Office.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Government Accountability Office backed a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs decision rejecting a lone bid that came in at more than double the agency's budget for a wander management system at a medical center in Fresno, California.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Government Accountability Office has shot down a contractor's protest over a rival company being awarded a $26 million Army hospital maintenance contract, finding that the awardee's conviction for bid-rigging in Korea had no bearing on its track record of successful operations.

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