Recorded Briefing

$225.00

Bid and Award Protests

This recorded session includes the session video, handouts, presentation and links to the Monday Roundtables. This Package is valid for 30 days.

This session was recorded on Oct. 2, 2025

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Overview

Federal agencies are required to award government contracts in compliance with acquisition laws and regulations. But what happens if a vendor believes an agency violated procurement rules during a solicitation or contract award?

This briefing explains how vendors can file a bid protest; including where to file, when to file, and the advantages and disadvantages of each forum (agency, GAO, or Court of Federal Claims). Attendees will also learn how to assess whether filing a protest is the right business decision and how to use protests strategically to protect and grow their federal business while avoiding common pitfalls.

Recommended Attending Personnel:

Recommended attendees for this briefing include senior vendor leadership, business development, proposal writers, contract managers, and contract officers.

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

Agenda

Topical Overview

  • What is a Bid Protest?
  • Who Can File and Why It Matters
  • Pre-Award vs. Post-Award Protests
  • Where Can You File?

Protest Pathways

  • Grounds for Protest
  • Timelines and Automatic Stays
  • Pros and Cons of Each Forum

Post-Award Action Steps

  • Debriefings: Getting the Most from Your Feedback
  • Deciding Your Protest Path

Using Protests Strategically

  • When Protesting is a Business Decision
  • Leveraging Protests for Competitive Advantage
  • Protest Considerations

Q&A

Final Remarks

Speakers

Nakita Van Kirk
Nakita Van Kirk

Government Account Manager

PharmaLink

Bio

Nakita Van Kirk is an accomplished pharmacy management professional with 14 years of experience spanning pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, reverse distribution strategy, and federal contracting. She specializes in streamlining workflows, ensuring pharmaceutical compliance, and driving cost recovery through expired medication reclamation and reverse logistics. Her work has generated measurable value for healthcare organizations by reducing waste and optimizing reimbursement strategies.

With experience across both retail and government sectors, including partnerships with the VA, IHS, and FQHCs, she has built strong relationships with key decision-makers across hospital systems and federal agencies, positioning herself as a trusted advisor in the space. Nakita leverages this expertise to drive efficient pharmacy inventory management, recover significant value from expired medications, maintain regulatory compliance, and streamline operational workflows across diverse healthcare environments. She has built strong relationships with key decision-makers across hospital systems and federal agencies, positioning herself as a trusted advisor in the space.

Nakita has held leadership roles at CVS Health and other healthcare organizations and recently earned her MBA from Clemson University, with a focus on Healthcare Strategy and Organizational Efficiency. Her unique blend of operational expertise and strategic insight supports improved patient care, compliance, and financial performance across pharmacy systems.

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