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GAO Testimony: Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem

Opening Statement of GAO Managing Associate General Counsel Kenneth Patton testifying on July 22nd, 2025, before the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform regarding how the laws and regulations that govern contracting with the federal government are designed to ensure that federal procurements are conducted fairly.
Date: Jul 22, 2025
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Bid Protests: Key Features and Trends
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