In this article, Scott Flesch discussed the Government Accountability Office (GAO) annual bid protest report for fiscal year 2024, highlighting key trends in federal procurement challenges. Flesch said that while the overall number of reported protests declined, adjusted figures suggest an actual increase compared to prior years. Additionally, the effectiveness rate—the percentage of cases where contractors received some form of relief—held steady at 52 percent, largely due to voluntary agency corrective actions. Notably, GAO issued fewer merit decisions, suggesting more dismissals or early resolutions, and hearings hit a 23-year low, signaling a shift toward paper-based resolutions. Despite this, agencies generally adhered to GAO's recommendations, with the State Department being the only agency to reject one. For government contractors, the data underscores a growing reliance on bid protests to challenge procurement errors, even as formal hearings and sustained protest rates fluctuate. Flesch concluded that while GAO remains a viable venue for dispute resolution, the protest landscape is evolving, requiring contractors to adapt their strategies.