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GAO Adopts New “Credible Allegations” Standard for Bid Protests
Nichols Law – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has officially implemented a revised pleading standard for bid protests. This change, announced in Warfighter Focused Logistics, Inc. (B-423546), marks the most significant update to GAO’s pleading requirements in years. This development stems from the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which required GAO to propose enhanced pleading standards for protests involving Department of Defense procurements.