Bid Protest
A formal challenge to a solicitation or award decision.
Definition
A protest challenges the terms of a solicitation or the propriety of an award, filed with the agency, GAO, or the Court of Federal Claims within strict deadlines.
Why it matters
Protest deadlines are measured in days and are unforgiving; solicitation defects must be raised before the due date.
Example
A GAO protest filed within 10 days of a debriefing.
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