Bid Protest Process

A bid protest is a formal challenge to the award of a government contract. When a company believes that the bidding process was unfair or violated regulations, it can file a protest. This typically involves submitting a written complaint to the contracting agency, outlining the reasons for the protest. The agency then reviews the protest and may uphold, overturn, or modify the decision. If the company is dissatisfied with the agency's response, it can escalate the matter to a higher authority, such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO), for further review, potentially leading to a re-evaluation of the bids.