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SUMMARY:Protests in Federal Contracting: What Contractors Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]\nMarch 18, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Eastern Time\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\nSpecial Guest: Nicole Pottroff from Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On the next episode of GovCon Roundup Live, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince will tackle one of the most misunderstood parts of government contracting: bid protests.\nFor many contractors, protests sound complicated or overly legal. But in reality, they are an important part of the federal procurement system’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and competition.\nIn federal contracting, there is no central “procurement police” monitoring every acquisition. Contracting officers manage many procurements at once, and agencies often rely on contractors themselves to raise concerns when something appears inconsistent with procurement law or competition rules.\nIn that sense, contractors help ensure the playing field stays level. Bid protests are one of the primary mechanisms that allow companies to challenge situations where the rules may not have been followed.\nIn this 90-minute GovCon Roundup Live discussion, we will quickly walk through the key aspects of protests, then open the floor for a live Q&A with the audience.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_zigzag][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_custom_heading text=”What We Will Cover:” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|line_height:1.5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nWhat is a bid protest, and why should contractors understand it\nWe will start with a quick overview of how protests work and why they exist as a safeguard to ensure fairness and accountability in federal procurement.\nPre-award protests\nWhen contractors challenge the terms of a solicitation before award. This can include situations where requirements are unclear, overly restrictive, or appear structured in a way that limits fair competition.\nPost award protests\nWhat happens when a contractor believes the government made an error in evaluating proposals or selecting the awardee? We will discuss common grounds for protest and what contractors typically learn during debriefings.\nProtest Forums\nBid protests often can be filed in one of three forums: with the procuring agency, with the Government Accountability Office, and with the Court of Federal Claims. We will briefly discuss the key characteristics and differences between these forums.\nDefending against a protest\nWinning the contract does not always end the process. We will explain what happens when another company files a protest and how awardees participate in defending the award decision.\nCritical Timelines\nWhat are the critical timelines contractors should be aware of when filing protests?\nWhen to hire an attorney\nWe will discuss why a GovCon attorney over a DIY protest is a good decision, how to find a GovCon attorney specializing in federal procurement regulations, and how soon you should engage them.\nAI and protests\nWith the rise of AI tools, contractors and attorneys are increasingly using technology to analyze solicitations and draft protest arguments. We will discuss both the opportunities and the risks, including mistakes that can occur when AI is used improperly.\nKey Protest Statistics\nHow common are bid protests? How often do protests succeed? We will cover some key bid protest statistics–some of which will surprise those who believe that bid protests are commonplace or frequently frivolous.\n\nAfter a quick overview of these topics, we will shift to live audience Q&A, where contractors can ask anything they want to know about protests and how they work in the real world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][vc_empty_space][vc_message css=””]\n“Ignorance isn’t bliss—it’s expensive.”\nGovCon Roundup Live is your survival guide to the wild world of federal contracting, where the acronyms are endless, the rules are ever-changing, and staying competitive means being sharp and adaptable. We break down policy changes, legislative updates, and industry shifts that signal strategic opportunities to pivot, reposition, and stay one step ahead of the chaos.\nWhether you’re a small business, a consultant, or someone who accidentally became a government contractor and decided to roll with it, this show helps you stay informed, make smarter decisions, and maybe even enjoy the ride.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n
URL:https://govology.com/events/govcon-roundup-live-bid-protests-in-federal-contracting-what-contractors-need-to-know/
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