How past performance can haunt a contractor Aug 31, 2012 In sports, there’s the phrase, “you are only as good as your last game.” In contracting, you are only remembered for the recent, negative parts of your record. Protesting contractor: Johnson Controls Government Systems LLC, Milwaukee, Wis. Contracting agency: General Services Administration Issue: Whether the […]
Timeliness for protests matters — usually Aug 24, 2012 So, late is late and there are never exceptions to requirements that protests be filed in a timely manner, right? Not exactly. This case gives us a rare example of when a protest that falls short of timeliness requirements is considered and a recommendation made by […]
Patience pays off in bid competitions Aug 17, 2012 We have all heard that age-old proverb, “all good things come to those who wait.” Any company that has participated in government contracting has learned the meaning of patience — in some cases the hard way. Protesting contractor: Global Automotive Inc. (GAI), D.C. Contracting agency: Department […]
An example of why protests halt contract performance Aug 10, 2012 Much to the frustration of some contractors, only in the rarest of times should an agency override the stay of performance that typically comes when a contract is protested. Here I offer an example of why. Protesting contractor: Clark/Foulger-Pratt Joint Venture, Bethesda Contracting agency: […]
The dilemma of protesting an agency’s solicitation Aug 3, 2012 It is well-known that protest deadlines are strict: Protests involving the solicitation must be received before the due date for proposals, and those involving the award must be received within10 days of the agency’s decision. Deciding whether or not to protest in the case of […]
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