The first step in how to meet GAO protest deadlines is to know them. Second, you must understand when time deadline starts to run or begins. You always ask your self when did you learn about the problem, or when should you have learned about the problem. The earlier of… Read more »
The US Court of Federal Claims (COFC) has jurisdiction to hear a government contract bid protest due to the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1966 (ADRA). As a matter of practice, the COFC does not lose its jurisdiction to hear your protest simply because another bidder files a separate protest… Read more »
The underlying reason that you want to file a bid protest is that you want a second “bite at the apple.” If you are the successful bidder, then you want to intervene into the protest litigation and protect your own interest. You have made the decision to file a GAO… Read more »
Rules for SBA 8a Certification in Government Proposals When it comes to SBA 8a certifications, although contracting agencies can consider subcontractor experience in government proposals, there is no mandatory requirement to do so. A government contracting agency need not consider your subcontractor experience where the solicitation contemplates award of a… Read more »
Government small businesses and large corporations are seeking help to double sales in federal contracting. There is no secret that the federal government spends billions on the procurement of services and products. As you decide to venture into the federal procurement marketplace, there also complex rules and regulations. Failure to adhere to… Read more »
Double Sales and Take Your Company to the Next Level If You are Not Seeing Results With You Current Proposal Writing Efforts. If your company is not generating enough revenue in government contracts and you want to take it to the next level, then our government contracts training and proposal… Read more »
Currently, Watson & Associates, LLC only File or Defend (Intervene) Bid Protests at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC),. Our Bid Protest Lawyers also Appeal COFC Bid Protest Decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. We are NOT taking GAO Bid Protest Cases. Deciding whether… Read more »
Help to Increase Business Sales in Government Contracts Small businesses and large corporations are seeking to increase sales in federal government contracts. There is no secret that the federal government spends billions on the procurement of services and products. As you decide to venture into the federal procurement marketplace, there… Read more »
On the issue of False Claims Act liability, there are varying opinions about the liability of the main contractor for a subcontractor. The bottom line is that both prime contractors and independent contractors can be liable under the Federal False Claims Act. The DOJ and various agency IG offices have… Read more »
An agency post-award FAR part 8 debrief occurs when you have participated in bidding for government contracts awards and receive an unsuccessful offeror letter. In your request, the Agency should tell you about your proposal and provide you with important feedback. A common problem occurs when contractors guess incorrectly when… Read more »