Agency Corrective Action May Pose Risks For Bid Protesters

Law360, New York ( May 15, 2014, 12:51 PM EDT) -- According to the latest statistics available from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, roughly half of all bid protests filed at the GAO are dismissed within 30 days of filing. Of these, the majority of dismissals occur because the procuring agency takes corrective action in response to the protest. Corrective action often involves the agency agreeing to perform a reevaluation or make a new award determination. Corrective action can be an important early victory; it may provide a second bite at the apple for the contractor, and it can result in a contract award. That said, protesters should be prepared for some unique challenges they may face during and after the corrective action....

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