News•Feb 24, 2026
Acknowledging Amendments: When Is an Amendment Material to an Invitation for Bids?
The GAO’s Morrish‑Wallace Construction decision clarified that an amendment to an Invitation for Bids is material when it adds new performance requirements, even if the price impact is negligible. In the case, a revised sheet‑pile cap size increased material costs by only 1.1 percent, yet the GAO deemed the change material because it altered the product specifications. The agency’s initial refusal to treat the amendment as material was reversed after a protest, and the contract was awarded to the second‑lowest bidder. The ruling underscores that agencies cannot unilaterally deem an amendment immaterial and that failure to acknowledge a material amendment renders a bid non‑responsive.
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Issues New Rules of Procedure for Its Adjudicatory Role in the Administrative False Claims...
The episode explains the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals' (CBCA) new procedural rules for handling cases under the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA), which replaces the old PFCRA. It outlines how the AFCA differs from the False Claims Act, notably...
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•0 min
A Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights the Perils of Not Intervening in a Bid Protest and Raises Issues Caused by...
The episode examines the Federal Circuit appeal in Global K9 Protection Group LLC v. United States, highlighting how a contractor (K2 Solutions) lost its award by failing to intervene in a bid protest and by not obtaining a redacted copy...
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
News•Feb 2, 2026
What to Know About the Department of Defense’s Review of 8(a) and Small Business Awards
The episode explains the Department of Defense's two‑stage review of small‑business and 8(a) contracts over $20 million, aimed at identifying non‑essential awards, excessive pass‑through arrangements, and above‑market pricing. It outlines the tight timeline—stage one due by Jan 31, 2026 and stage two...
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
News•Jan 28, 2026
FAR Part 13: Can I Wait to Protest When the Agency Tells Me a Debriefing Will Be Provided?
This episode breaks down a recent GAO decision (ASG Solutions Corp.) that clarified how timeliness rules apply when a contract is awarded under FAR Part 13. The GAO held that because the Navy’s procurement was a simplified acquisition, it was not...
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog