Corrective Action

Corrective action refers to steps taken by a contracting agency to remedy procurement defects or evaluation errors, often in response to a bid protest or internal review. Common corrective actions include amending the solicitation, reopening discussions, reevaluating proposals, making a new source selection decision, or canceling and resoliciting the procurement. Agencies may take voluntary corrective action at any time, including after a protest is filed, to address legitimate concerns and moot pending protests. GAO may recommend corrective action when sustaining a protest. Taking corrective action does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing. Effective corrective action must address the specific errors identified while maintaining fair treatment of all offerors.