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Bid protest attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC understand that bidding on government contracts can be a tedious process. It takes a substantial amount of time and resources to produce a response to the solicitation and even more to adequately prepare or defend a bid protest to either GAO or the SBA. However, it can also be more frustrating when you realize that a competitor won the bid and you did not.
Knowing the bid protest process is critical; you also have to make a sound decision on whether or not to file a bid protest. The problem is that oftentimes you do have know the legal merits of your case ( you just know that something is not right.) In other situations, you may be the successful bidder and need to intevene and proect your rights. This is where our bid protest attorneys can help. Our government contract lawyers offer both bid protest defense and filing for the protestor. We offer:
- Complete Bid Protest Analysis and Review
- Advice to Contractors about Risks
- Special Counsel on GAO & Bid Protest Matters
- Size Protests to the SBA
- Protest Appeals
- Bid protest intervention
- Protest avoidance consulting
- bid protest defense
- Government contract law services
If your company was not selected in its bid for a government procurement contract, then you should consider filing a bid protest to protect your rights. Winning bids in procurement contracts must be allocated according to a set of very particular rules and regulations – not just low cost. Depending in part on the size of the contract, there can be many rules and regulations restricting: 1) the type of good or service in question, 2) characteristics of recipient companies, 3) selection procedure, 4) implementation procedure, and more. If any of these rules or regulations are found to have been violated, your bid protest will be sustained. Then you will be entitled to a remedy as well as restitution where applicable. The exact nature of the remedy/restitution will always vary based on the nature of the violation that led to the protest.
What Is a Bid Protest?
A bid protest is exactly what it sounds like – a protest against a bid decision. It is a legal action that is available to any interested parties who may be dissatisfied with the government’s decision. An “interested party” in this situation means a party that bid but was not selected, or a government official. Protests are only allowed in situations where there was concern that the contract was awarded, handled, or otherwise organized improperly. Because the bid process for procurement contracts must comply with special government rules and regulations, there are sometimes mistakes in the execution of this process. Transparency and objectivity enable wiser spending of public funds, and the challenge of a bid protest is part of ensuring that transparency.
How Can a Bid Protest Be Remedied?
Should the case move forward through a court of law, you will be entitled to one or more remedies. In most situations, the remedy takes the form of a correction to the contract or a correction its procedure. There are also restitutions that may be possible. For instance, in some cases, if the issue caused major inconvenience or loss for the protestor, the court will award monetary damages as restitution for the losses that you incurred.
Procedural irregularities in government bids are complex issues. If you were involved in a bidding situation and believe that such regularities exist, then you should consult with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to find out what your options are.
Attorneys with Experience
When you retain our bid protest lawyers, you will immediately see how the valuable hands-on experience of actually working in federal contracting can save you time and money. We have been on the other side and we are in a better position to know the government’s mistakes and to properly advise you.
Having a federal bid protest law firm that understands the rules in government contracts can be of great benefit because you want to have a solid case before filing to GAO, SBA or the agency. Our lawyers have litigated various types of protests and government procurement appeals before several forums. As you contemplate on filing a bid protest, consider taking advantage of our free initial consultation before filing the case yourself.
Having worked for the federal government contracting agencies, our bid protest attorneys understand that the government does make mistakes in the procurement process. We also understand what it takes for your protest to even stand a chance of prevailing.
Filing a GAO bid protest: If you believe that a government bid was unlawfully awarded to another company, you can file you bid protest with GAO. You must have an economic interest in the outcome and you don’t have to be the next bidder in line for the contract. Having a bid protest attorney on your team and simplify the procedure headache if you actually decide to file a protest to GAO
Filing your appeal to the agency: You can also file a protest with the agency in question. This reduces costs and may even get a favorable outcome. However, most contracts take their chances by filing a protest with GAO.
Filing an SBA Size protest: In one unique situation you must file a protest with the Small Business Administration (SBA). This occurs when you believe that the successful bidder unlawfully relies on another company to perform the work. Many refer to this as a size protest or NAICS size standard protest. If you file this type of protest to GAO, it will be quickly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. This is where you want to have a skilled and experienced bid protest lawyer on your side. In addition, the attorney must understand the ins and outs of the Ostensible Contractor Rule (used to determine the outcome of the size protest.)
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As federal contract and GAO bid protest lawyers we can represent clients in Colorado; Wyoming; Washington State; California; Maryland; New Mexico; Kansas and Nebraska; New York; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Chicago, Illinois; Michigan; Pennsylvania; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Arkansas; Colorado Springs; Utah; Oklahoma; Ohio; Maine; Florida; Texas; Nevada; Maryland; Louisiana; Las Vegas; Georgia; Hawaii; Alaska; Washington, D.C.; West Virginia; Florida; Indiana; Washington State; Mississippi; California, Tennessee; Tampa; Miami; Virgin Islands; Rhode Island; Vermont; Wisconsin; Minnesota; Missouri; Virginia; Delaware; Connecticut; Arizona; New Hampshire; Massachusetts and Montana.
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If you are looking for experience and candid assistance with a recent award, contact the bid protest lawyers at Watson & Associates, LLC.
Watson & Associates, LLC
925 South Niagara Street, Suite 600
Denver, Colorado 80224
(720) 941 7200
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