Requirement to Work at Government Facility Using Government-Owned Equipment Insufficient to Convert Independent Contractor to Employee; CAFC 2017-1643, Seh Ahn Lee, et al. v. United StatesAugust 14, 2018
Inability to Meet Solicitation Requirement Deprives Protester of Standing; COFC No. 18-659C, Veterans Electric LLC v. United StatesAugust 14, 2018
Agency Unreasonably Defended Conflicting Solicitation Provisions Instead of Taking Prompt Corrective Action; GAO B-415064.3, Veterans Electric LLCAugust 14, 2018
Contractor Failed to Obtain New Dig Permit After Revising Excavation Path; ASBCA No. 60625, Appeal of General Dynamics Information TechnologyAugust 13, 2018
RFP Did Not Commit Agency to Using Sample Test During Demonstration of Offeror’s Proposed Product; GAO B-416181, General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc.August 13, 2018
Court Declines to Extend “Too Close at Hand” Doctrine to the Evaluation of Technical Proposals; COFC No. 18-861C, Chenega Healthcare Services LLC v. United States and Kupono Government Services LLCAugust 13, 2018
Government Not Obligated to Approve Request to Modify SOW, but Liable for Unreasonable Delay in Making Decision; ASBCA No. 59809, Appeal of Relyant LLCAugust 10, 2018
SBA Present Effect Rule Inapplicable to Informal Discussions or Negotiations Concerning Potential Sale or Merger; SBA No. SIZ-5933, Crop Jet Aviation LLCAugust 10, 2018
Agency’s Evaluation More Important Than Proposal Narrative in Determining Relevance of Past Performance; GAO B-416142, Concept Plus LLC; Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions Inc.August 10, 2018
Agency Not Liable for Costs of Security Services Required by Afghan Government; ASBCA No. 60657, Parwan Group CompanyAugust 9, 2018
Appeals Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Challenge to Revocation of SDVOSB Status Absent Connection to Specific Contract; CAFC 2017-2517, Appeal of Geiler/Schrudde & Zimmerman, A Joint Venture v. United States and Innovative Support Solutions Inc.August 9, 2018
Protester Cannot Challenge Agency’s Award of Contract, Delivery Orders to Itself; GAO B-416429, AeroSage LLCAugust 9, 2018
Awardee Did Not Plan to Rely on Incumbent Staffing When Proposing Lower Direct Labor Rates; GAO B-416075, LOGC2 Inc.August 8, 2018
Contractor on Defaulted Contract Cannot Appeal Costs Agreed to By Surety; ASBCA No. 61276, Appeal of Coastal Environmental Group Inc.August 8, 2018
Agency Not Prejudiced by Untimely Filing of Motion for Summary Relief; CBCA 6031, Woolery Timber Management Inc. v. Department of AgricultureAugust 8, 2018
CBCA Denies Government’s Request to Consolidate Appeals of Agency’s Claim for Reimbursement of Overpaid Invoices; CBCA 6049, Collecto Inc. dba EOS CCA and Transworld Systems Inc. v. Department of EducationAugust 7, 2018
Exceeding 23 Percent Small Business Participation Goal Not Enough to Warrant Strength when Offerors Must Self-Perform 50 Percent; GAO B-415136.3, Mission Services Inc.August 7, 2018
Contract Between Private Entities Not “Close at Hand” for Agency’s Consideration; GAO B-416240, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLCAugust 7, 2018
Protester’s Scheduling, Not Specific Staffing Level, Raised Concerns About Proposal; GAO B-415580.4, STG Inc.August 6, 2018