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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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

State and local governments often look for suppliers to provide a wide range of goods, including office supplies, equipment, vehicles, and technology. Additionally, there are unique chances in specific areas such as renewable energy, sustainability, and community development projects.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As Summer Comes to a Close, So Does GAO’s Sustain Drought In last month’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month installment, we noted that GAO was suffering from a sustain drought, having failed to issue a single sustained protest decision in the month of July. But it appears that drought is over! B-422433.2,

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

It calls on the Defense Department and the Government Accountability Office to develop a plan to test a novel idea: having companies that lose bid protests to repay DoD for legal costs. And they actually thought through and came up with four recommendations related to bid protest. Tom Temin: Right. Chris Griesedieck: Right.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recently, GAO sustained a bid protest, finding that the awardee did not meet the material requirements of the solicitation. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post GAO Says: Solicitation + Q&A = Material Requirements first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 23, 2024

A new regulation for more environmentally friendly government purchases puts teeth into a long-standing requirement for sustainable procurement, and is likely to strengthen businesses' arguments in bid protests as agencies wrestle with the full scope of the rule.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. In this series, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B-422409.2, B-422409.2, View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its Annual Report on Bid Protests for Fiscal Year 2023. The total number of protests filed and the number of protests sustained by GAO increased significantly compared to Fiscal Year 2022—and GAO’s “Sustain Rate” jumped to 31%. On October 26, 2023, the U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released its annual bid protest report to the Congress for fiscal year 2023 on October 26, 2023 (B-158766). The GAO sustain rate increased substantially from 13 percent in FY 2022 to 31 percent in FY 2023. GAO’s two year average sustain rate in FY 2022-2023 was 22 percent.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

GAO issued three sustain decisions in June, but the Sparksoft Corporation decision stands out for its discussion of prejudice. In addition, as this decision demonstrates, a single evaluation flaw may be all that is needed to show prejudice and obtain a sustained decision. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B-421597.2, View the full article

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is essentially Federal Government Contracting 101 and applies to any type of solicitation. Though the decision mentions additional requirements that West’s product did not offer, discussion of the salient characteristics stopped there because it was enough to warrant a sustain on that basis. In RELX, Inc.,

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Government Contracts Navigator

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Cody-Jones ● The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has released its Annual Report to Congress summarizing bid protest activity for Fiscal Year 2023 (GAO-24-900538).

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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. Here, in Lawrence, Kansas, the kids have started school and the college students are busy moving in and preparing to start classes.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 25, 2024

422171 The post 60-Second Sustains: American Material Handling, Inc. appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Elizabeth N. Jochum ● American Material Handling, Inc.B-422171

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post 60-Second Sustains: SierTek-Peerless JV LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Elizabeth N. Jochum ● SierTek-Peerless JV LLCB-422085, B-422085.2

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Check out our discussion of the Washington Business Dynamics, LLC , decision in December’s Sustain of the Month post.) This welcome trend has continued into 2024, with GAO’s issuance of a sustain decision in LOGMET LLC , B-422200, Feb. 21, 2024. We would like to thank Cherie J. Owen, Consultant, for her contribution to this blog post.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Although we have come a long way, the gaps still exist and to realize inclusive economies and sustainable development globally, we must #InspireInclusion. Take a look at insights from incredible women who are breaking barriers, defying expectations, and reshaping the landscape of governance, public procurement, and leadership.

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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. GAO sustained them at more than twice the rate of the year earlier, siding with contractors in about a third of the cases. How many did you find in favor of the contractor?

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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 Navigator

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

DISPARATE TREATMENT MATERIAL EXCEPTION PRICE EVALUATION PAST PERFORMANCE BEST VALUE DETERMINATION The post 60-Second Sustains: Deloitte Consulting LLP and Softrams LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Jochum ● Deloitte Consulting LLPB-422094; B-422094.2 Deloitte Consulting LLP; Softrams, LLCB-421801.2,B-421801.3,B-421801.4,B-421801.5,B-421801.6

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Select GCR

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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 31, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. LLC; Akima Sys. In Kupono Gov’t Servs.,

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B‑421740, B-421740.2, B‑421740, B-421740.2,

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 8, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. View the full article

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Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its annual report to Congress on bid protects for Fiscal Year 2023, showing an increase in bid protests and sustains.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 30, 2024

Though not the first sustain of 2024 (click here for our writeup of 2024’s first sustain), GAO’s decision in American Material Handling, Inc. GAO sustained the protest, noting the well-established rule that, once vendors are informed of the criteria against which proposals will be evaluated, the agency must adhere to these criteria.

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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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Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

Bid managers are the unsung heroes of the sales team and the organization. They are the one that drives the organization’s success by using their analytical skills to help the organization build its market place and move towards sustainable business development.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 21, 2025

The post 60-Second Sustains:The Mission Essential Group appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Elizabeth N. Jochum and David L. Bodner The Mission Essential GroupB-422698.2

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the rise in federal contracting opportunities focused on sustainability, renewable energy, and climate resilience. At the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) – we are here to help with all your contracting needs.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following is the final installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice kept you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. View the full article

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2024, the Government Accountability Office has published 35 decisions, but only two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the challenge. Below we dive into recent bid protest decisions and identify what won, what did not win, and why. As such, the GAO sustained this protest ground.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 26, 2024

Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post GAO Protest Sustain: Flawed Price Realism Analysis first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Need legal assistance? Call us at 785-200-8919.

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