Holland & Knight – To what extent does a completed or imminent corporate transaction affect a government contractor’s ability to compete for award of an opportunity in its pipeline? What steps can a contractor take to prevent a contemplated transaction from negatively impacting its eligibility for or evaluation with respect to a pending bid? Recent decisions from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) illustrate the real-world impact that transactions can have on an ongoing procurement and provide practical insight into how contractors can mitigate those risks.
