Chris Hamm

Chris Hamm, CEO of FIN Acquisitions and former director of FEDSIM at GSA, discusses the challenges in federal contracting, particularly frivolous bid protests. He explains a new Senate provision aiming to deter meritless protests, revealing its potential shortcomings. Hamm likens the protest process to football stoppages, proposing a model similar to the NFL’s challenge system to enhance efficiency. He also highlights communication gaps between contractors and government as key drivers of protests, advocating for better debriefing to minimize conflicts.