McCann Files Protest After Being Eliminated From U.S. Army Review

Move forces government to extend agency's contract again

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The U.S. Army delayed its already contentious agency review yet again this month after incumbent McCann Worldgroup filed a bid protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

According to multiple parties close to the matter, this protest concerned McCann’s recent elimination from the review.

The protest, which was officially filed on Aug. 8, means the Army’s decision will be delayed for another 90 days to account for the “grace period” granted to contractors lodging complaints with the GAO.

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