How do I file a GAO protest?

[email protected] or 202-512-5436.

What is a GAO bid protest?

A bid protest is a challenge to the award or proposed award of a contract for the procurement of goods and services or a challenge to the terms of a solicitation for such a contract. What kinds of bid protests can be filed at GAO? Protests may be filed against procurement actions by federal government agencies.

What is a government contract protest?

A government contract protest process arises when a party believes that the competitive bidding process for a government contract was violated. The competitive bidding process for government contracts, whether at the state or federal level, contains standard steps regulating the way contracts are accepted and awarded.

How do you bid a protest?

Protesters simply file a written protest, and the agency itself provides its written decision. GAO protests are perhaps the most common type of bid protest. After receiving the protest, the agency will file its response (and provide evaluation-related documentation, if the protester is represented by counsel).

What party fits the GAO interested party definition?

GAO’s began its analysis of the issue with the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA), which defines an interested party as “an actual or prospective bidder or offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of the contract or by failure to award the contract[.]” 31 U.S.C.

How long does a GAO report take?

Report Issuance We typically issue the report about 14 days after receiving agency comments. We will contact the congressional requesters of the work to confirm the date. Congressional requesters are allowed to restrict reports for up to 30 days before public release.

What is the GAO and what does it do?

GAO, often called the “congressional watchdog,” is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress and federal agencies with objective, non-partisan, fact-based information to help the government save money and work more efficiently.

Can you appeal a GAO decision?

But is this an appeal? The short answer is “no,” because the GAO is not a court nor are its decisions statutorily appealable, but a little background is helpful in understanding the questions.

What is a complaint con216?

-A written notice filed with the court to complain of unethical behavior by opposing counsel. A contractor has been performing poorly on one of your commercial contracts, and a termination for cause appears likely.

Which protest participant reviews the agency’s action to ensure?

Which protest PARTICIPANT reviews the agency’s action to ensure that the agency acted in accordance with law? Contracting Officer’s Final Decision.