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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 6 MIN

053 What is a Notification to Unsuccessful Offerors (You Lost…)

from Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples) · host Kevin Jans

Listen and Learn… Unlike in commercial industry, the Government is required to notify bidders that they’ve lost a bid. Kevin and Paul explain what information the Government can and cannot share in the notification as well as why a more informative notification letter can save both sides time and money by helping to avert protests. Learn why the notification can be so devastating to industry and what the Government can do to help lesson the impact of bad news. If you need help with the Government market, join the Skyway Connection Community and get access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and contract-centric training resources that will make sure you’re ready to take advantage of opportunities each time they knock.The Skyway Connection© Community was created specifically to help small companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacquisition.com/connectMembership benefits include: Access to Skyway Insight© Webinars Unlimited access to The RFP Score™ Access to Ask a Contracting Officer Forum™ Priority Access to Skyway Team for Skyway Insight, capture, proposal support

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Listen and Learn… Unlike in commercial industry, the Government is required to notify bidders that they’ve lost a bid. Kevin and Paul explain what information the Government can and cannot share in the notification as well as why a more informative notification letter can save both sides time and money by helping to avert protests. Learn why the notification can be so devastating to industry and what the Government can do to help lesson the impact of bad news. If you need help with the Gover...

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