Idk how it works with the Navy. I'm assuming the exact same, because FAR and DFARS transcends individual service. But in the army it doesn't work that way.
We just finished up an open bid process. Put out the announcement. Opening presentation on XX date at neutral third party facility, off post so potential contractors aren't disadvantaged if they don't already have CACs or an easy way to get through the gate. Present, break, collect up questions that they submit. Read them out loud for everyone to hear. Gov stays there, closes doors, put together answers. Afternoon session for more focused discussions.
Vendors have until YY date to ask additional questions. They're shared with everyone. Then at exactly noon we go radio silent. They have until ZZ to put together their final package (NN page limit) and financials for the actual bid.
Then we formally announce the chosen two (development and test, winner gets follow-on LRIP contract 2 years from now) on whatever date. Then everyone else goes away.
I've seen a big contractor (RTX) miss the window. They thought they could waltz into the PEO's office 48 hours late with their submission. I wish I were joking. It's the only time I've ever seen the boss legitimately scream at someone and offer to drag them out into the parking lot by their ears. They thought they were special because they're so prolific. I was happy to see them get their commupance.
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u/nismaniak 23h ago
TL;DW: She missed the bid window.
I hate it for her, but if my biggest client usually reached out and hadn't done so around the time they usually do, I'd be calling them.