Bid Protest Spotlight: Jurisdiction, Contractors, Mentors

By Thomas Lee ( November 13, 2025, 6:12 PM EST) -- This article is part of a monthly column that provides takeaways from recent bid protest cases. This installment highlights three recent decisions with lessons about the scope of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims' Tucker Act jurisdiction over bid protests; small business contractor eligibility determinations under the ostensible subcontractor rule; and limits on continued qualification for the Small Business Administration's mentor-protégé joint venture program....

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