The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, grants the public the right to access records from any federal agency, promoting transparency and accountability in government. Whether you’re a business owner, researcher, journalist, or private citizen, understanding the FOIA process — and how to challenge an agency’s response — is essential for ensuring your
Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures. For the next state in this series, we focus on the protest process in Utah.
What Rules Apply?
Protests of state-level agency procurements in Utah are generally governed by Utah Code Ann. §§ 63G-6a-1602-03 and Utah Admin. Code R33-16.
For
In Nevada’s competitive public procurement landscape, contractors and vendors invest substantial time and resources to secure government contracts. When a bid is unsuccessful — especially when there’s a suspicion of procedural errors or unfair treatment — the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) provide a formal avenue for challenge.
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently issued a significant opinion in Gemini Tech Servs., LLC v. United States, holding that the Army’s failure to follow required procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in establishing a competitive range for a logistics support procurement at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, prejudiced the protestor and warranted injunctive
For many businesses, contracting with the U.S. government represents a significant opportunity for stable and often long-term revenue. However, doing business with the federal government comes with unique requirements, procedures, and compliance obligations. Whether you’re a small startup or an established company considering entering the federal market, understanding the basic steps to becoming a government
In a cautionary decision that reinforces the importance of strict compliance with solicitation instructions, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently denied in part and dismissed in part a protest challenging a contractor’s elimination from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) procurement.
The recent case — FI Consulting, Inc. (FIC) — centers on a seemingly minor
In South Carolina, government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses, but it comes with its share of challenges — one of which is dealing with bid protests. Whether you’re an established contractor or new to public procurement, understanding how bid protests work in South Carolina is essential to protecting your rights and ensuring
When a federal agency terminates a grant award, the consequences can be severe for the recipient. Whether you’re a nonprofit, research institution, public entity, or otherwise, a sudden termination can disrupt operations, staff retention, and mission-critical projects. Fortunately, grant recipients do have legal recourse options when facing termination — provided they act quickly and understand
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve in the new administration, U.S. government contractors are facing an increasingly complex array of legal challenges. Staying compliant and competitive requires close attention to several ongoing legal issues in addition to emerging ones:
Cybersecurity remains a top priority for federal agencies, and