NOW WHAT DO I DO?

The award went to someone else and you have the letter from the contracting office in front of you showing the award amount and it is very close, high or low to your bid amount

1. Research the company who received award and make sure they meet the size standard to compete against you. (Are they too large??)

2. If they are too large FILE A SIZE PROTEST with the Contracting Officer immediately.

3. Legal says: “You can file a size protest without an attorney but it is advisable to use one. Key factor is evidence to support the challenge. Usually it is something in the public record”

4. Send a request for a Post Award debriefing no less than 3 days from the day you received the letter.

5. Be ready (prepare) and read your evaluation standards used by the customer (Govt) in the RFP.

6. Try to identify your weakness as you think they might describe it AND make sure when they do it is about your company and not another company who may have bid the work also.

This simple process started above is a very small introduction or guide to a post award unsuccessful offeror letter which can in itself become an entire book much like the game of chess. SO – I will continue this BLOG from day to day.

3. Now it's time for the debriefing.

a. Let them debrief you

b. Try to ensure the atmosphere is relaxed.

c. Take notes

The debriefing is completed.

1. Did they follow the evaluation standard they set in the RFP?

2. Did they provide you with an evaluation of your performance?

a. Remember just because your performance customer may not have sent in a questionnaire does not mean your performance does not count.