Bid Protests

GAO provides a forum for bidders and offerors seeking federal government contracts who believe that contracts have been, or are about to be, awarded in violation of the laws and regulations that govern contracting with the federal government. A bidder or offeror can file a bid protest with GAO, and GAO issues a decision on whether the federal agency has complied with statutes and regulations controlling government procurement.

File a bid protest by e-mail

Bid Protest Docket

Bid Protest Decisions Posted in the Past Week

Bid Protest Decisions Posted in the Past 2 Months

Delivering bid protest filings to GAO


Related Resources

About the Bid Protest Process (including Bid Protests at GAO: a Descriptive Guide)

Bid Protest Regulations (including June 9, 2008, revisions)

Final Rule (PDF, 4 pages) regarding changes to GAO's Bid Protest Jurisdiction concerning OMB Circular A-76, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity task orders, TSA procurements, and other administrative changes to GAO's Bid Protest Regulations.

Proposed Rule (PDF, 4 pages) regarding changes to GAO's Bid Protest Jurisdiction concerning OMB Circular A-76, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity task orders, TSA procurements, and other administrative changes to GAO's Bid Protest Regulations.

Notice Regarding Changes to Protective Order (PDF, 2 pages)

Guide to GAO Protective Orders, 2006 (GAO-06-716SP) (PDF, 44 pages)

Significant GAO Bid Protest Decisions (PDF, 19 pages)

GAO Attorney Contacts (PDF, 1 page)

Bid Protest Annual Reports