Greater Appeal Rights Sought

By: fedweek

The measure also would allow DoD employees—in most cases, presumably through union representatives—to challenge contracting decisions. Under current law, disappointed bidders may file appeals at GAO, but any appeal from the in-house side may come only from the agency officials who prepared the in-house estimates. Federal unions have pushed for many years to gain full appeal rights, arguing that the current arrangement gives contractors an advantage. The White House likely will oppose the provisions on contracting-out.