Updated January 2, 2026
The GAO Decision has now been posted for this protest. See details below.
DIGEST
1. Allegation that the agency conducted an unreasonable cost realism evaluation is sustained where the evaluation was inconsistent with the solicitation and procurement law and regulation.
2. Allegation that the agency conducted a flawed past performance evaluation is denied where the record demonstrates that the evaluation was consistent with the solicitation and procurement law and regulation.
DECISION
Markon LLC, of Falls Church, Virginia, protests the award of a contract to Analex Corporation, doing business as Arcfield, of Chantilly, Virginia, under request for proposals (RFP) No. 56000025R0116, issued by the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Acquisition and Digital Solutions Services’ (ADSS) Business Enterprise (BE) for support in the areas of business operations, information technology (IT) engineering support, and BE modernization. Markon asserts that the CIA conducted unreasonable cost realism and past performance evaluations.
We sustain the protest.
Protester: Markon LLC
Solicitation Number: 560000-25-R-0116
Agency: Independent Government Entities : Central Intelligence Agency
File number: B-423767.1
Outcome: Sustained
Decision Date: Dec 12, 2025
