If the protest forum determines that the actions of the government do not comply with statute or regulation, which remedy is not available?

When a protest forum determines that the actions of the government do not comply with the applicable statutes or regulations, the remedies available are typically focused on correcting the procurement process rather than compensating an unsuccessful bidder.

In this context, the remedy of directing that the award be made to a different firm is not typically available. The aim of a protest is to ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations without necessarily favoring a specific bidder. Instead, remedies usually involve reevaluating the proposals to ensure they conform to the established criteria or potentially overturning the award decision if it is found to be contrary to law.

Providing compensation to the protester is also generally not a remedy offered within the context of procurement protests, as the protest process aims to rectify procedural issues rather than provide financial reparation to any party involved.

By focusing on the integrity of the procurement process and adherence to regulations, the available remedies aim to uphold fairness without arbitrarily favoring a specific offeror.