Bid Protest
Challenges and Timeliness Rules
Challenge
Patent Defect
In Initial Solicitation
Patent
Solicitation Defect Introduced After The Receipt Of Initial Proposals
Other Procurement Defects Without a Requested and Required Debriefing
Other Procurement Defects With a Requested and Required Debriefing
GAO
COFC
Before time set for receipt of initial proposals
Before time set for receipt of initial proposals
Prior to the next closing time for receipt of proposals, or if no closing time is established or no further proposal submissions are expected, then a protest must be filed within 10 calendar days of the amendment
Prior to award (assuming there is adequate time in which to do so)
10 days from the date the protester knew or should have known the basis for protest
10 days from award to obtain automatic stay
10 days from the close of the debriefing
5 days from close of debriefing or 10 days from award, whichever is later, to obtain automatic stay
*Note that some Agencies have internal rules and supplemental regulations that may differ from those described herein.
Governmental Bid Protest Team
Anne Perry
Partner | Washington, D.C.
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Townsend Bourne
Partner | Washington, D.C.
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Keith Szeliga
Partner | Washington, D.C.
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Emily Theriault
Special Counsel | Washington, D.C.
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Katie Calogero
Associate | Washington, D.C.
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Daniel Alvarado
Associate | Washington, D.C.
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Lillia Damalouji
Associate | Washington, D.C.
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Agency-Level*
Before time set for receipt of initial proposals
No later than 10 calendar days of the amendment
10 days from the date the protester knew or should have known the basis for protest
10 days from award to obtain automatic stay
10 days from the close of the debriefing
5 days from close of debriefing or 10 days from award, whichever is later, to obtain automatic stay
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