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Josh Duvall Publishes Expert Analysis for Law360 on Recent GAO and COFC Bid Protest Data
Bid protest and government contracts attorney Josh Duvall recently published a Law360 Expert Analysis article , " Bid Protest Data Contradicts Claims That System Is Inefficient ." The article analyzes recent U.S. Government Accountability Office ("GAO") and U.S. Court of Federal Claims ("COFC") protest data and offers insight that contradicts claims – held by some in industry and government – that the system is flooded with bid protests that cause significant delays in federa
Joshua Duvall
Feb 51 min read
#GovConThoughts: Bid Protests During a Partial Government Shutdown
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] It appears that Congress may not be able to pass funding legislation for the six stalled appropriations bills by the end of the week, which means that a partial government shutdown is once again on the horizon. I recently provided a top-level overview for contractors on how to navigate the shutdown, including key legal considerations and practical guidance for dea
Joshua Duvall
Jan 283 min read
The Fate of Protest(ia): GAO and COFC Bid Protest Data is Actually Romantic
The holiday season is in full swing and many of us are finding time for relaxation and family. For me, that’s meant light reading, cooking, cozying by the fireplace with movies, and listening to Taylor Swift songs on repeat with my daughter. With the downtime and Swift’s music still bouncing around my head, I thought it would be the perfect time to provide a fresh take on some recent bid protest data. Bid protests are an essential, yet often misunderstood, part of federal
Joshua Duvall
Jan 17 min read
OHA Holds that a Protested and Terminated Contract Still Triggers SBA's Two-Year Rule for Joint Ventures
For many small businesses, forming a joint venture ("JV") – as an "all small" or mentor-protégé JV – is a go-to strategy to secure...
Joshua Duvall
Apr 30, 20253 min read
#GovConThoughts: White House Issues Directive on FRCP 65 Bonds: Will COFC Protests and Voluntary Stays Be Impacted?
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] On March 6, the White...
Joshua Duvall
Mar 7, 20254 min read
#GovConThoughts: COFC Protest Decision Provides Insight Into the Cardinal Change Doctrine and Bridge Contracts
[ My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space .] A recent U.S. Court of...
Joshua Duvall
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Josh Duvall Quoted by Bloomberg Law on a Recent COFC Decision Granting Discovery in a Bid Protest
Maynard Nexsen shareholder Joshua Duvall (Washington, D.C.) was quoted in Bloomberg Law's article, " Claim of 'Politicking' Agency...
Joshua Duvall
Oct 11, 20241 min read
7 (Other) Reasons to Intervene in Bid Protests: What Awardees Need to Know
With just a week to go in FY24, federal agencies are rushing to spend those "use it or lose it" dollars. And while there are a number of...
Joshua Duvall
Sep 23, 20245 min read
With the FTC's Looming Non-Compete Ban Agencies Should Rethink Key Personnel Requirements
This article originally appeared in Washington Technology. On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted, and issued a rule, to ban...
Joshua Duvall
May 8, 20246 min read
7 Reasons Why Awardees Should Intervene in Bid Protests
It's the final month of FY23 and federal agencies are rushing to spend those "use it or lose it" contracting dollars. If you are awarded...
Joshua Duvall
Sep 1, 20235 min read
