Bid Protest Minute: Bidders Beware – Clearly Stated Solicitation Requirements Control
By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24
On November 15, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest from AtVentures, LLC, a mentor-protégé joint venture, who challenged its exclusion from consideration for award on the basis that it was able to use the past performance of its protégé’s wholly-owned subsidiary to satisfy a solicitation requirement. GAO’s decision represents a cautionary tale for bidders who wish to use the past performance of affiliates—follow the instructions, or else!...
By: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC