Bid Protests
GAO provides a forum for bidders and offerors seeking federal government contracts who believe that contracts have been, or are about to be, awarded in violation of the laws and regulations that govern contracting with the federal government. A bidder or offeror can file a bid protest with GAO, and GAO issues a decision on whether the federal agency has complied with statutes and regulations controlling government procurement.
Bid Protest Decisions Posted in the Past Week
Bid Protest Decisions Posted in the Past 2 Months
Delivering bid protest filings to GAO
Related Resources
About the Bid Protest Process (including Bid Protests at GAO: a Descriptive Guide)
Bid Protest Regulations (including June 9, 2008, revisions)
Final Rule (PDF, 4 pages) regarding changes to GAO's Bid Protest Jurisdiction concerning OMB Circular A-76, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity task orders, TSA procurements, and other administrative changes to GAO's Bid Protest Regulations.
Proposed Rule (PDF, 4 pages) regarding changes to GAO's Bid Protest Jurisdiction concerning OMB Circular A-76, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity task orders, TSA procurements, and other administrative changes to GAO's Bid Protest Regulations.
Report to Congress on Bid Protests Involving Defense Procurements, April 9, 2009 (PDF, 15 pages)
Guide for Document Redactions, September 2009 (PDF, 2 pages)
Notice Regarding Changes to Protective Order (PDF, 2 pages)
Guide to GAO Protective Orders, 2009 (GAO-09-770SP) (PDF, 45 pages)
Significant GAO Bid Protest Decisions