Protests

Bid Protests & Contract Disputes

Bid protests and contract disputes are formal mechanisms for challenging government procurement decisions. Understanding GAO protest procedures, Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction, and the Contract Disputes Act is essential for protecting contractor rights.

Key Topics

GAO protest procedures and timelines
Court of Federal Claims (COFC) jurisdiction
Agency-level protests
Automatic stay (CICA stay)
Contract Disputes Act claims
Boards of Contract Appeals
Standing requirements
Remedies and corrective action

Key References

31 USC 3551-3556
GAO Bid Protest Authority
4 CFR Part 21
GAO Bid Protest Regulations
28 USC 1491(b)
COFC Protest Jurisdiction
41 USC 7101-7109
Contract Disputes Act
FAR 33.1
Protests
FAR 33.2
Disputes and Appeals

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