Government Contracts Monitor

Bid Protests @ the Court of Federal Claims: The Judges’ Take

On June 15, 2010 a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (CoFC) shared insights into bid protest litigation at the court. The CoFC is one forum in which a disappointed bidder can protest the award of a federal procurement contract.

Congressional Investigations: Responding to Congressional Information Requests

Receipt of a congressional subpoena is a scary moment for any company. In recent years, government contractors have come under congressional scrutiny not faced by commercial contractors.

Navy Announces Proposed Preferred Supplier Program

This October, the Navy plans to introduce a “Preferred Supplier Program” to reward contractors that have exhibited “exemplary performance” in the areas of cost, schedule, performance, quality, and business relations. Preferred Supplier Status (PSS) will provide contractors with better cash flow, profit, and contract terms. Importantly, PSS only impacts contract performance and will not be a factor in source selection.