Question 1

What is corrective action in response to a protest?

Accepted Answer

Corrective action occurs when an agency voluntarily takes action to correct a procurement deficiency after a protest is filed, rather than defending the original decision. Common corrective actions include: re-evaluating proposals, amending the solicitation, holding discussions with offerors, or terminating an improper award. Corrective action typically results in the protest being dismissed as moot.

Question 2

When should an SDVOSB file a GAO protest?

Accepted Answer

A GAO (Government Accountability Office) protest is appropriate for procurement violations — improper evaluation, violations of procurement law, unreasonable agency decisions — rather than SDVOSB eligibility questions (which go to SBA). File a GAO protest within 10 days of the basis for protest becoming known, or within 10 days of a debriefing. GAO protests can result in a stay of award and corrective action.

Question 3

What are the possible outcomes of an SDVOSB protest?

Accepted Answer

If OHA sustains an SDVOSB status protest (finds the awardee ineligible), the contracting officer must cancel the award and select a different offeror or resolicit. If OHA denies the protest (finds the awardee eligible), the award proceeds. If the protest is dismissed for lack of timeliness or standing, the award is not affected. Decisions can be appealed to federal district court but this is rare.

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