Whitcomb Selinsky

In a bid protest appeal case involving Statistica, Inc. and the General Services Administration Board of Contract Appeals (GSBCA), Statistica, Inc. contested the decision made by the board in relation to a contract awarded to The Orkand Corporation. This blog post will analyze the legal aspects of the case and examine the arguments presented by both parties throughout the appeal process.

The M.R. Pittman Group, LLC filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on May 22, 2023. This appeal stemmed from the dismissal of their bid protest by the United States Court of Federal Claims. The presiding judge for this case was Senior Judge Charles F. Lettow, with a panel of circuit judges consisting of Dyk, Taranto, and Hughes.

This court opinion from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals focused on a petition for review that was filed by the District of Columbia against the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board (CAB) and Fort Myer Construction Corporation, who intervened in the case. The CAB had issued a decision on November 18, 2021, following arguments that were presented on December 9, 2020.

On February 20, 2018, LOGC2, Inc. lodged a protest against the Department of the Army contesting the award of a task order to Zantech IT Services,...

Birdon America, Inc. was recently engaged in an appeal process regarding a size determination made by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA determined that Birdon America, Inc. does not qualify as a small business for the purpose of a procurement solicitation. This appeal was made to the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals.

Vorago Technologies, Inc. recently appealed a size determination that categorized the company as "other than small" and consequently rendered it...

In May 2023, the SBA Office of Government Contracting made two significant Size Determinations, Nos. 6-2023-020 and 6-2023-021, concerning the small...

MHL Custom took legal action against Waydoo for allegedly infringing on two U.S. Patents related to a type of personal hydrofoil watercraft called an eFoil. Following a jury trial in March 2023, where certain patent claims were examined, it was determined that Waydoo had indeed infringed on MHL's patents and had to pay a $500 royalty per board sold, totaling $1,334,000 in damages.

On May 16, 2023, Horizon Marketing, Inc. filed an appeal with the Small Business Administration after their application for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification was denied. The denial was based on concerns regarding ownership and control issues raised by the SBA, which the Appellant disputes. Arguing that the denial was made in error, they sought reversal by bringing their case before the Office of Hearings and Appeals.

In July 2018, United Cannabis Corporation (UCANN) sued Pure Hemp Collective (Pure Hemp) for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,730,911 (the '911...