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Why Was this Non-Protesting Offeror Allowed to Intervene in Another Offeror’s Pre-Award Protest?

An offeror moved to intervene in another offeror’s pre-award protest. Normally, an offeror doesn’t have...

Did this Contractor’s Cut-Rate Work Provide Any Value to Government?

The government terminated for default. The contractor submitted a claim alleging its deficient performance had...

Protested Wanted More Time to Prepare Bid for Pressure Washing Services. GAO Wasn’t Sympathetic.

The protester claimed it didn't have enough time to bid on a contract for pressure...

Release Language in Contract Modifications Can Make Sparks Fly Later

Miller & Chevalier - Much like Taylor Swift's new album, the promise of relief and...

New Rule Requires Agencies to Procure Sustainable Products and Services

Bass Berry & Sims - On April 22, the FAR Council promulgated a final rule...

The Chevron Doctrine: Part I

Polsinelli - In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources...

FY2023 Small Business Procurement Scorecard

Small Business Administration - Setting goals and achieving them! The SBA is giving the government...

Boeing-Owned Firm Wins $414M Satellite Contract

Breaking Defense - The Space Development Agency announced that Boeing-owned company Millennium Space Systems will...

SOSi Can’t Convince GAO It Deserved a $500M NSA Contract

Washington Technology - SOSi filed a bid protest complaining about how the National Security Agency...

Protester’s Experience References Had Higher Contract Values than Awardee’s. Did This Make the Protester’s References More Relevant?

The protester contended its experience was superior to the awardee’s because the protester’s references had...

Awardee’s Staffing Levels Were Lower than Government’s Estimate, But that Didn’t Mean Its Costs Were Unrealistic

The awardee’s staffing levels were lower than the government’s estimate. The protester argued the agency...

The Next Frontier: Key Takeaways from the New U.S. Government Commercial Space Strategies

Sheppard Mullin - The U.S. Government continues to increase its Federal investment in space –...

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