Bid protests become critical tool for small firms in the federal marketplace
Bid protests become critical tool for small firms in the federal marketplace  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Aug 05 2025
Description: For small businesses chasing federal contracts, the stakes are high—and the playing field isn’t always level. Bid protests have become a vital check on the system, offering smaller firms a way to challenge unfair awards and hold agencies accountable. But critics warn the process can be costly, slow, and ripe for abuse. As the federal government pushes for more equitable contracting, the question looms: is the protest system helping or hurting small business? Here with his insights is Partner at Haynes Boone, Zach Prince.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.