What is the typical timeframe for a GAO decision on a bid protest in late 2026?

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My firm filed a bid protest with GAO last week on a federal SDVOSB set-aside for court reporting services, NAICS 561492. We were told the deadline for the decision would be 100 days. I saw on the GAO site that the filing fee for protests increased to $500 this month, October 2026. This is our first time protesting, and I am trying to figure out if that fee increase is likely to affect the number of protests filed, and in turn, how long it takes for GAO to issue a decision. Has anyone seen a change in turnaround times since the fee increase took effect? Is 100 days a hard deadline, or does it vary?

Helen M. · Answer

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issues a decision on a protest within 100 days after it is filed, or within 65 days under the express option. This 100-day timeframe is a statutory deadline, meaning GAO must adhere to it. The increase in the filing fee to $500 for protests filed on or after October 1, 2024, is unlikely to affect GAO's statutory obligation to issue decisions within the prescribed timeframe. The number of protests filed can fluctuate for various reasons, but GAO's operational procedures are designed to meet its legal deadlines. For local government procurements, the protest procedures and timeframes are defined by the specific state or county procurement code, which can vary significantly from federal regulations.

What is the typical timeframe for a GAO decision on a bid protest in late 2026?

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What is the typical timeframe for a GAO decision on a bid protest in late 2026?

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