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.
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Timing is Everything: The Impact of Transactions on Pending Bids and Proposals
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