After the Award: Debriefings and Bid Protests
Wed, Sep 17
|Online Meeting (Live)
Learn how debriefings and bid protests can give your business a second chance at federal contracts. Attorney Matthew Schoonover explains the process and lessons to boost future competitiveness.
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online Meeting (Live)
About the event
Description:
Bid protests are an unfortunate—but crucial—part of the acquisition process. They can provide your company with another opportunity to compete for a contract and offer valuable lessons for future success.
In this session, government contracts attorney Matthew Schoonover will walk attendees through the debriefing and bid protest process, explaining how and when to use these tools effectively. The presentation will also highlight common issues that arise during debriefings and protests, and show how companies can use them as learning opportunities to strengthen competitiveness for future awards.
Instructor:
Matthew Schoonover is the founder and managing member of Schoonover & Moriarty LLC, a law firm dedicated to supporting federal government contractors. With extensive experience advising small businesses, Matt helps clients navigate acquisition regulations, compliance, and disputes. He regularly presents at conferences, webinars, and in publications on federal contracting issues, making him a trusted voice for small businesses in the GovCon space.