Jeff Chiow will lead a four-part series with the Public Contracting Institute to provide a comprehensive understanding of the options and considerations that go into challenging (or defending) the award of a government contract, i.e. a bid protest. This is not a review of cases, but rather a distillation of the legal, procedural, and practical factors that inform the litigation of bid protests.
The rules, timing and forums for filing protests of federal procurements do not necessarily apply to every expenditure of public funds. Jeff will cover the more specialized questions that apply to attempts to acquire goods or services under other transaction agreements, grants and cooperative agreements, broad agency announcements used to solicit research and development. Additionally, the session will discuss a model for applying common federal bid protest arguments and authorities in state and local procurements.
Topics Include:
The course will cover pre-award protests, post-award protests, corrective action and an assortment of special protest topics, including challenges to the award of Other Transaction Agreements, research and development contracts, and state and local bid protests. Decision-makers and practitioners will gain insights to take better-informed actions in bid protests, whether they are filing or defending them.
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Part 4: Can I protest OTAs, BAAs, CRADAs, etc.?: What about that state or local contract award? Time to get creative!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – 10-11:30 a.m.
The rules, timing and forums for filing protests of federal procurements do not necessarily apply to every expenditure of public funds. Jeff will cover the more specialized questions that apply to attempts to acquire goods or services under other transaction agreements, grants and cooperative agreements, broad agency announcements used to solicit research and development. Additionally, the session will discuss a model for applying common federal bid protest arguments and authorities in state and local procurements.
Topics Include:
- Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
- Space Act Agreements
- National Park Service Prospectus Awards
- Broad Agency Announcements
- Grants and Cooperative Agreements
- State & Local Procurements