Courts, Boards, & GAO
Protester Claimed Agency Had “No Right” to Review Its Past Performance. GAO Thought Otherwise.
The protester argued the agency had "no right" to review its dental service past performance. The protester did not list it as a reference,...
ASBCA Finds Agency Failed to Disclose Superior Knowledge
During the solicitation period, an offeror asked a question about vacant positions on the incumbent contract. The government's said there were no vacancies. It...
The Protester Argued the Agency Deviated from the Acquisition Plan and Strategy Documents. Why Did the COFC Find the Protester Waived this Argument?
The protester argued the solicitation deviated from the Acquisition Plan and Strategy documents that required the agency to conduct discussions. But the court said...
CPARS Ratings: Subjective or Objective? ASBCA Weighs In
PilieroMazza - For government contractors, a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) rating can make or break future opportunities. But how objective are these...
Dealing with Contract Alterations and Modifications Due to Changes in the Administration
Koprince McCall Pottroff - There are many questions facing contractors during this time of change and disruption based on new initiatives from the Trump...
Recent Ruling on Department of Government Efficiency and the Freedom of Information Act
Dentons - The previously established U.S. Digital Service was renamed United States DOGE Service by Executive Order 14158, “Establishing and Implementing the President’s ‘Department...
President Trump Rescinds Biden Administration Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
Holland & Knight - President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) on March 14, 2025, that, among other things, rescinded the minimum wage...
The Best Thing About Other-Transaction-Authority Acquisitions May Not Be There After All
Federal News Network - It’s no secret the Defense Department and other agencies have been using other-transaction-authority acquisitions more than more. One reason is...
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
AP - A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) likely violated the Constitution, blocking further...
Army Awards 10 Spots on $4.2B Contract for Aerostat Production
GovConWire - The U.S. Army has selected 10 companies for a potential 10-year, $4.19 billion contract to produce and supply lighter-than-air systems, tethered platforms,...
GAO Says Agency Not Required to Discuss a Noncompliant Proposal
The protester argued the solicitation required the agency to conduct discussions so it could supply missing information. GAO disagreed. The solicitation was clear that...
Protester Convinces Federal Circuit Its Protest Isn’t Moot, But Can’t Overcome Lack of Standing
The contractor appealed the Claims Court's dismissal of its protest. The government responded that the case was moot because the contract expired, and the...
