Bid Protest Lawyers

Bid protest lawyers at Watson & Associates provide vigorous and extensive bid contract representation when filing GAO bid protest or other form of bid appeal. Our attorneys defend and challenge bid contract awards and solicitations before the appropriate forum. We also represent federal RFP bid contractors challenging of defending size protests before the SBA and terminations. If you are in a situation where you want to file a bid protest because bid was incorrectly awarded to another contractor, call Watson & Associates immediately for a free initial consultation. Time is of the essence in a federal bid protest and you must act quickly. You do not have to retain a Washington, D.C. bid protest lawyer to handle your case.

We quickly get to the heart of your protest.

We prepare a bid protest that is compelling and supported by law
We perform concise legal research to support your position Our vast array of government contract services include government contracts law, GSA schedules, Construction, contracts, consulting, outside counsel services.

Our bid appeal lawyers service Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virgina, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Montana.

Bid Protest Overview

As compared to the commercial world where you typically can not file a bid protest, the government allow you to have some legal recourse in the event that contract for which you submitted a bid, was incorrectly awarded to a competitor. If you are successful, the government bid protest rules allow you to collect protest cost from the government. GAO is typically the most frequent forum to file a protest. However, there are others depending on your specific case.What can you expect from GAO after you protest? GAO, as in most administrative law courts, has limited power. If the GAO determines that the bid award actions were improper, under 4 C.F.R. Section 28. 8(a) it can recommend that the agency. 1. Refrain from exercising options under the contract
2. Terminate the contract
3. Re-compete the contract
4. Issue a new solicitation
5. Award the bid (contract) consistent with the statute or regulation
6. Such recommendations that GAO deems necessary Not all bid protests are brought before the GAO. Sometimes there may be a challenge to the awardee’s NAICs size. You will more than likely need an experience bid protest attorney that understands the rules. (See recent GAO bid protests in the last 7 days). Do I have to find a bid protest attorney in Washington D.C. to file a protest?

No. To file a bid protest, you do not have to travel to Washington, D.C. Although you are not required to have an attorney to file a protest. Watson’s attorneys can represent bid contractors from any state.

Watson plays an active role to help you determine whether to file or not?

Watson & Associates presents an assertive role in assisting federal bidders to exercise their rights to a bid appeal when warranted. Our GAO bid protest lawyers also will review your case and advise you on whether or not you should file. This method of practice creates trust and integrity in our relationships.

A bid protest has very short and strict deadlines. You must act quickly or lose your rights.

You must file a bid protest quickly or you will lose your rights to appeal the award. Government bid protest law requires that you file your RFP bid protest when you knew, or should have known about the reason for your appeal. Ten days is not a lot of time.

Bid Protests must comply with GAO regulations. Hire An Attorney that knows the rules

The GAO bid protest attorneys at the law firm of Watson & Associates are also experienced at evaluating and representing your situation and giving you a concise opinion as to whether or not to file a bid protest. If you choose to represent yourself, you will still be held to the RFP bid protest rules. We are knowledgeable of legal precedents used to establish the merits of a protest and can help you:

State your case convincingly so that GAO will listen
Ensure your protest conforms to government regulations

Size appeals to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

After a contract bidder-usually a small business-wins a contract award, another bidder-usually a larger business-may challenge the ability of the contract winner to successfully perform the work without help from another contractor (the larger business, of course). This is referred to as a size protest. Either the contracting officer or an interested bidder can file a protest to the SBA. The bid protest attorneys at Watson & Associates law firm offer experienced size appeal defense.

The ostensible contractor rule is typically the analysis for which the SBA makes a size determination. After looking at whether the small business has unduly relied on another contractor, a totality of the circumstance test will produce the end result.

The government does in fact make mistakes in the RFP bid process. To be effective in a bid protest, you must be able to articulate the merits of your protest while also knowing the legal standard that you are bound by. Contact one of our experienced bid protest attorneys to advise you on how to advance your appeal and protect your bid appeal rights.

We can represent you regardless of your state

We protest bids and defend federal SBA size appeals locally and nationally. We are prepared to advance your case in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virgina, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Montana. Call our bid protest lawyers or visit our new government contracts website for more details.

Attorneys: Peter Ford Ilene Buchalter Theodore Watson

Actual government experience gives us the edge

Our managing member and attorney, Theodore P. Watson, serves as our head of government contracts and consulting relations. As a result of his 20 plus years of working directly for the federal government, part of which he served as the agency contracting and small business head, he clearly understands the RFP bid process and can therefore guide you through the bid protest process.

Contact us to protect your rights

If you beleive that your rights are at risk, contact us or call (720) 941.7200 immediately.

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