(U.S. Government contracting) A bid protest filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) under the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA). A timely GAO protest generally requires the contracting agency to suspend contract award or performance while the protest is considered, unless an override is justified. The GAO normally issues a decision within 100 calendar days of the protest being filed.
GAO Protest
A bid protest filed with the GAO under CICA, generally staying award or performance, with a decision normally issued within 100 days.
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