Protesting Department of Defense Contract Awards
Get Answers from Our Federal Bid Protest Attorneys
A bid protest is a challenge to the award of a contract — or the proposed award — for the procurement of goods and services. It may also be a challenge to the terms of solicitation to this contract. Because the marketplace for federal bids is so competitive, many issues tend to arise during the contract award phase. There may come a time where you simply cannot avoid filing a bid protest.
The Whay Law Firm assists clients in bid protests with the Department of Defense (DOD) contract awards at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). We review your bid protest, help you file in a timely manner, and help you fight for your government contract.
Department of Defense Contracts
When dealing with multimillion DOD contracts, it’s crucial all agencies follow the correct procedures. If any of these decisions are unlawful, you have the right to launch a bid protest. A successful bid protest forces the federal agency to take action, giving you another chance at getting the contract.
If you wish to file a bid protest over a DOD contract, you must go through the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The bid protest process entails the following timeline:
- Day 1. Protest is filed.
- Days 1 through Day 30. Agency and intervenor have opportunity to file requests for dismissal of the protest.
- Day 30. Agency must file its report on the protest.
- Day 40. Protestor must file their own comments on the report. If protestor fails to file comments, the protest will be dismissed.
- Days 40 to Day 100. The GAO can request additional filings, conduct dispute resolutions, or hold a hearing.
- Day 100. Deadline for the GAO to issue its decision, although they seek to issue it as far in advance as possible.
Contact Our Washington, D.C. Bid Protest Attorneys Today
If you need competent legal advice protesting a Department of Defense contract award, contact the Whay Law Firm online or call (202) 448-9677 today to schedule your initial consultation with an experienced government contract attorney.
