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GAO Decision Shows that Agencies May Reject Bids for Failing to Adhere to Solicitation Instructions
Maynard Nexsen – A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office bid protest decision is interesting because it highlights the importance of following a solicitation’s instructions and how a seemingly trivial hiccup can upend a proposal. Moreover, in the competitive world of federal contracting, the decision also provides a timely reminder of the methods that agencies employ to whittle down a pile of proposals.