How much does federal government spend on contractors?

Though federal contract spending was down overall last year, dropping to $645.5 billion in 2021 compared to $686.1 billion the previous year, 2021 wasn’t all bad news for the contracting industry.

Who is the GAO and what do they do?

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is known as “the investigative arm of Congress” and “the congressional watchdog.” GAO supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and helps improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people.

How does a GAO protest work?

What happens when GAO sustains a protest? If we agree with a protester that the agency violated a procurement law or regulation in a prejudicial manner, we will issue a decision sustaining the protest and recommend that the agency address the violation through appropriate corrective action.

What is a CICA stay and why is it important?

The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) requires agencies, in most instances, to stay the award of a contract, or stay the performance of an awarded contract, if timely notice of a protest is received. (See, 31 U.S.C. Sec.

How much does DOD spend on contractors?

Of those funds, $439.4 billion (74 percent) were spent on contracts for products and services, while the remaining $154.6 billion (26 percent) paid the salaries of DOD personnel.

Can a contractor recover its protest costs?

(2) The protester shall file its claim for costs with the contracting agency within 60 days after receipt of the GAO’s recommendation that the agency pay the protester its costs. Failure to file the claim within that time may result in forfeiture of the protester’s right to recover its costs.

When would you request an override to a CICA stay?

The grounds on which an override decision may properly be based are: Pre-Award: Override of a CICA Stay upon a written finding that: Urgent and compelling circumstances which significantly affect interests of the United States that will not permit waiting for the decision of the Comptroller General. 31 U.S.C.

How long does a contractor have after their debriefing to file a protest?

10 days
Generally, contractors must file all other protests no later than 10 days after the contractor knew or should have known the basis of the protest. An exception exists, however, where a debriefing is required and timely requested.

What state has the most defense contractors?

Contracts accounted for $439 billion while DOD payroll accounted for about $155 billion….Top 10 States by Total Defense Spending.

Rank	State	Defense Sending (Billions)
1	Texas	$83.0
2	Virginia	$64.3
3	California	$61.0
4	Maryland	$30.4

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