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The Federal Bid Protest Process, from Debrief to Decision—with Carissa Siebeneck Anderson - EP108
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Let's say you have grounds to file a federal bid protest.
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What does the process look like? Are there steps your company can take to prepare now, before a bid protest comes up?
Carissa Siebeneck Anderson serves as Of Counsel at Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, and her practice focuses on federal bid protests, government contracts, regulatory compliance and corporate law.
Carissa has extensive knowledge around SBA 8(a), HUBZone, women- and veteran-owned programs, and before joining Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot in 2011, Carissa worked for Navajo Nation and the US Intelligence Community.
On this episode of the RFP Success Show, Carissa is back to walk us through the federal bid protest process, weighing in on why you should always ask for a debrief from the agency—even when you win.
Carissa discusses what remedies are available to a protestor and how likely it is for an agency to take corrective action when a federal bid protest is filed.
Listen in for insight on finding a lawyer with expertise in government contracts and learn what your business can do TODAY to prepare for a future federal bid protest.
Key TakeawaysWhat it means to get a debrief from the federal government
Why it's ALWAYS a good idea to ask for a debrief
Why Carissa suggests being strategic about when you request your debriefing
When a government agency can decline to give you a debriefing
What remedies are available to a protestor and how likely it is for a government agency to take 'corrective action'
A high-level overview of the bid protest process
How the GAO commits to issuing a decision on a bid protest in 100 days
What differentiates a size protest from a bid protest
How every state has its own bid protest process and why you should reach out to state procurement officials and/or a lawyer with expertise in government contracts for more information
How you can file a federal bid protest without a lawyer (but Carissa doesn't recommend it)
What companies can do to prepare NOW before a bid protest comes up
How Carissa supports small businesses beyond the federal bid protest process
Connect with CarissaBirch Horton Bittner & Cherot on LinkedIn
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot on Facebook
Email canderson@bhb.com
Connect with LisaThe RFP Success Company on YouTube
The RFP Success Company on LinkedIn
Email podcast@rfpsuccess.com
ResourcesUS Government Accountability Office
US Small Business Administration
8(a) Business Development Program
Book a Call with the RFP Success Company
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