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What is the typical timeframe for a GAO protest decision under the express option?

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I'm looking at filing a protest with the GAO for a federal contract, an SDVOSB set-aside for court reporting services under NAICS code 561492. We got a debrief and I think we have grounds to protest. I saw on the GAO website that there's an "express option" for protests, but it wasn't clear how much faster that makes the process. The standard timeline is 100 days. What is the typical timeframe for a GAO protest decision under the express option, and what makes a protest eligible for that option?

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asked Luis A. Verified vendorSDVOSB founder, court reporting and legal support · San Antonio, TX · 504 rep

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The typical timeframe for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest decision under the express option is 65 days. This is faster than the standard 100-day timeline for a GAO protest decision (4 CFR 21.9(a) and (b)).

To be eligible for the express option, the protest must involve a relatively simple factual and legal issue. The GAO decides if a protest qualifies for the express option. This option is generally reserved for cases where the issues are straightforward and can be resolved quickly without extensive investigation or briefing. If your protest is accepted for the express option, it means the GAO believes they can issue a decision more rapidly due to the nature of the protest grounds.

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answered Jo R. Freelance proposal writer · Denver, CO · 610 rep

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