Just looking for info

[j_dude77]

Just out of curiosity, does the Court of Federal Claims take into consideration previous GAO decisions when a protest is presented to it?

[brian]

I think I recall that the GEO-Seis COFC Decision specifically mentioned the GAO Decision in the same matter.

Izzat what you're asking ?

[Retreadfed]

GAO decisions are not binding on the COFC. However, the COFC judges will sometimes refer to GAO decisions in deciding a protest. See the recent decision at http://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/BUSH.EXCEL072413.pdf

[Guest Vern Edwards]

See Caddell Construction Co., Inc. v. U.S. 111 Fed. Cl. 49 (April 30, 2013):

This court respects the expertise of the GAO, and considers GAO decisions instructive. GAO decisions, however, are not binding on this court. See, e.g., Kingdomware Techs., Inc. v. United States, 107 Fed.Cl. 226, 230 n.2 (2012) (“GAO decisions are not binding authority, but may be ‘instructive in the area of bid protests.’ ” (quoting Centech Grp., Inc. v. United States, 554 F.3d 1029, 1038 n.4 (Fed.Cir.2009))); see also Grunley Walsh Int'l, LLC v. United States, 78 Fed.Cl. 35, 39 (2007) (“Decisions by the GAO are traditionally treated with a high degree of deference, especially in bid protest actions.” (citing E.W. Bliss Co. v. United States, 33 Fed.Cl. 123, 135 (1995), aff'd,77 F.3d 445 (Fed.Cir.1996))).

[j_dude77]

Thanks for the info.