Tag: GAO

The Agency’s Email Server Ate My Proposal! – GAO Rejects Challenge to “Late is Late” Rule

The Agency’s Email Server Ate My Proposal! – GAO Rejects Challenge to “Late is Late” Rule

Felix - February 14, 2024
Offerors understand that missing a submission deadline can sink even the best proposal because “late is late.”  But what happens when an offeror timely emails its proposal only to have an agency server reject it without any notification to the...
The Gap Widens Between COFC And GAO On Late Is Late Rule – Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

The Gap Widens Between COFC And GAO On Late Is Late Rule – Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Felix - October 29, 2022
We all know that failure to submit your bid proposal on time usually leads to rejection. And the listing of exceptions to this "late is late" rule could be very quick, offering solely 4 notable exceptions: (1) an offeror has...
The Gap Widens Between COFC and GAO on Late is Late Rule | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Gap Widens Between COFC and GAO on Late is Late Rule | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Felix - October 27, 2022
We all know that failure to submit your bid proposal on time sometimes leads to rejection. And the listing of exceptions to this “late is late” rule is very quick, offering solely 4 notable exceptions: (1) an offeror has acceptable...