Winning a federal contract is only the beginning. From challenging an unfavorable award to navigating unexpected issues during performance, federal contractors face critical decisions that can have a significant impact on their rights, relationships with the government, and bottom line.

Join Maria Panichelli for the latest installments of The Federal Contractor’s Legal Playbook, an ongoing webinar series addressing the practical legal issues federal contractors face throughout the contract lifecycle.

In these upcoming sessions, we’ll cover bid protests—from evaluating an unfavorable award and making the most of a debriefing to choosing a protest forum and navigating the litigation process—as well as critical claims considerations for federal construction contractors.

Across the series, you’ll learn how to:

• Make the most of a federal contract debriefing
• Recognize potential protest issues and grounds
• Determine when, where, and how to pursue a bid protest
• Navigate key protest procedures and deadlines
• Understand what to expect throughout the protest litigation process
• Protect your rights when changes, delays, and other issues arise during contract performance
• Preserve your ability to seek additional compensation and position your claims for success

Asserting Bid Protests 101

Debriefings, Protest Grounds & Strategy

In this introductory webinar, we’ll help you understand how to use the debriefing process to evaluate your options after an unfavorable award. You’ll learn when a debriefing is required, what information you can—and can’t—expect to receive in pre- and post-award debriefings, and how to identify potential issues that may support a bid protest.

We’ll also share best practices for approaching the debriefing process and explain how the information you gather can help you determine whether a protest may be worth pursuing. By the end of the session, you’ll have a practical foundation for recognizing potential protest opportunities and understanding the key considerations involved in asserting a bid protest.

Registration link coming soon!