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When a contract award doesn’t add up, a timely, well-grounded protest can safeguard your rights, improve the integrity of the procurement, and—often—lead to meaningful corrective action. Below is a contractor-focused guide to when, where, and how to protest, with clear references to the FAR, GAO regulations, and FOIA. Protesters’ Rights at a Glance Debriefing:  Your First, Fastest Insight Under FAR 15.506, an unsuccessful offeror that requests in writing within 3 days of the

When a government contractor files a bid protest, timing and strategy often determine whether performance pauses or continues. Two critical concepts under the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) often determine whether performance pauses or continues: the CICA Stay  and the CICA Override . Understanding these mechanisms is essential for protecting your interests during a solicitation protest. What Is a CICA Stay? A CICA Stay  is an automatic suspension of contract award or