Experienced practitioners will walk through the lifecycle of a procurement from pre-proposal submission through award to arm you with the knowledge to put together a winning effort. The presentation will provide an overview of pre-award and post-award protest issues contractors should be aware of when preparing their proposals, as well as a discussion of key Government Accountability Office (“GAO) decisional law involving commonly encountered protest grounds. Topics covered include: How to utilize the question and answer process to your advantage When to consider filing a pre-award protest Maximizing credit for past and corporate experience Impact of incumbency on proposal evaluation Avoidance and mitigation of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (“OCIs) Handling key personnel departures Steering clear of potential protests Find out what you can do to make yourself stand out from the pack and to avoid common errors that could sink your proposal.