There is a rising trend in the number of protested federal contracts. Is this trend due to confusing statistics or just causes? Let’s take a closer look.
Protest
· The protest will not ruin your relationship with the customer
· You have consulted with a protest lawyer and there is a protest able flaw in the procurement
o There is good chance the award will be overturned and you will be given the award
o There is a good chance you will win the re-procurement
· You are the incumbent
· You are protesting a multiple award IDIQ contract where the task order customer is removed from the IDIQ decision makers
Do Not Protest
· The protest may ruin your relationship with the customer
· You have no money for the legal fees and it may cause you to spend too much money
· You will only achieve a re-procurement
· You can show your concerns in a positive way and then back away from a formal protest
· You do not want to take the focus away from your company winning new business in the future
Make sure you have your facts straight before making any decisions about protesting. The best advice is to speak with a protest lawyer before talking with the customer or speaking publicly.
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