GAO Sustains Protest by Anika Systems Over USCIS Task Order Award
The GAO has sustained a protest by Anika Systems, Inc., finding USCIS's evaluation of proposals flawed and inconsistent with procurement regulations in a data strategy support contract. Key issues included disparate technical evaluation and failure to reasonably assign proposal strengths.
GAO Upholds Dismissal in Leadership and Performance Strategies Reconsideration Request
GAO denies reconsideration request by Leadership and Performance Strategies regarding Marine Corps contract, emphasizing clarity of solicitation criteria and procedural compliance in federal contracting protests.
GAO Denies Protest by Wave Digital Assets Regarding DOJ Cryptocurrency Management Contract Award
GAO denies Wave Digital Assets' protest over DOJ cryptocurrency management contract, clarifying compliance and license requirements as performance issues rather than evaluation criteria.
GAO Denies Protest Over Army Waste Services Contract at Fort Moore
GAO denies Zero Waste Solutions’ protest over an Army contract award for waste services at Fort Moore, affirming that the winning bidder’s proposal was responsive and the responsibility determination was reasonable.
GAO Sustains Protest Over Ambiguous Solicitation Terms in Army Access Control Contract
GAO sustains Perimeter Security Partners’ protest over a latently ambiguous solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, impacting a $45M access control maintenance contract.
GAO Upholds Army’s Sole-Source Award to Repkon for TNT Facility Amidst National Security Concerns
GAO denies Systecon's protest over Army's sole-source TNT facility award to Repkon USA, citing national security risks due to Systecon’s partnership with a Chinese-linked firm. This decision emphasizes the critical importance of regulatory compliance and security assessments in defense contracting decisions.
Price Realism Analysis and Its Implications in Federal Contracting: A Summary of GAO Decision B-423169
GAO Decision B-423169, highlighting the significance of price realism analyses in federal contracting and the discretionary power of contracting agencies.
Formatting Matters: A Closer Look at Horizons Youth Services’ GAO Protest
GAO denies Horizons Youth Services protest after DOL rejects proposal due to font formatting non-compliance, emphasizing strict adherence to federal proposal instructions.
Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures: Recent GAO Protest Decision
Mentor-protégé joint ventures are becoming a dominant strategy in federal contracting. This blog explores a recent GAO decision on a protest involving AccelGov and Team CSI, highlighting key takeaways on proposal evaluation, small business eligibility, and best-value tradeoff decisions.
GAO Sustains Protest Over NIH Task Order Evaluation
The GAO sustained TISTA Science and Technology Corporation’s protest over an NIH task order evaluation, citing unfair treatment in surge staffing and proposal assessments. Learn the key takeaways and implications for federal contractors.
GAO Dismisses Protest in Army Contract Award Dispute
GAO dismisses bid protest by Major Contracting Services, Inc. over Army contract award, citing lack of evidence on bias, past performance, and procurement violations.
GAO Denies Protest of The Mission Essential Group, LLC on NSA Contract Exclusion
GAO denies Mission Essential’s protest challenging its exclusion from the NSA’s LUCIDLOBSTER contract. The decision highlights key evaluation deficiencies, from staffing issues to innovation failures, underscoring the importance of proposal compliance. Learn the key takeaways from B-423053; B-423053.2.
GAO Dismisses Protest in Army Task Order Award Dispute
GAO dismisses protest by Operations Services, Inc. over Army task order award, citing misstatements of solicitation requirements and speculative claims. Learn why OSI’s protest failed and what this means for federal contractors.
The Walsh Construction Protest and the Removal of Project Labor Agreement Requirements
A GAO decision denied Walsh Construction’s protest against the Army Corps of Engineers' removal of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirement. The ruling clarifies how federal procurement regulations apply to IDIQ contracts and highlights evolving legal challenges to PLA mandates. Learn about the implications for contractors navigating federal construction projects.
GAO Denies Protest in AOUSC IT Support Services Procurement
GAO denies 22nd Century Technologies' protest over an AOUSC IT services contract award, highlighting best-value tradeoff analysis and the importance of detailed proposal documentation in federal procurements. Learn the key takeaways for contractors.
GAO Denies Protest in Army Corps of Engineers Project Labor Agreement Dispute
GAO denies 4K Global's protest over an Army Corps of Engineers' contract, emphasizing strict adherence to Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements under FAR. Contractors must ensure compliance with solicitation terms to avoid disqualification.
Precision in Process: The GAO's Evaluation of Patriot Group International's Protest
The GAO’s January 2025 decision denying Patriot Group International’s protest emphasizes the importance of exceeding solicitation criteria, strategic discussions, and understanding evaluation frameworks in federal contracting.
GAO Sustains Protest Over LPTA Award Criteria in Air Force Solicitation
The GAO sustains a protest by Mission Essential Group, LLC, finding the Air Force's use of LPTA award criteria improper. Discover the implications for federal contractors navigating DFARS compliance and professional service acquisitions.
The Implications of SAM Registration Challenges and de facto JVs in Government Procurements
Explore the challenges of SAM registration requirements for de facto joint ventures, highlighted by the D+S International case. Learn how regulatory conflicts impact de facto joint ventures and why proactive clarification of solicitation ambiguities is crucial. Discover key implications for navigating federal procurement processes and ensuring compliance amidst systemic regulatory contradictions.
The Risks of Switching Key Personnel in Government Proposals
A summary of a GAO decision emphasizing the consequences of switching key personnel in federal contract proposals, with insights into compliance, transparency, and bid protest implications.