Which court has jurisdiction to hear bid protest cases?

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims holds jurisdiction to hear bid protest cases. This court specifically addresses claims related to government contracts, including disputes arising from the procurement process, such as bid protests. When a vendor believes that a government contract was awarded unfairly or that the bidding process did not comply with relevant laws or regulations, they can file a protest in this court.

The establishment of this specialized court aims to provide a focused and knowledgeable venue for resolving these types of disputes efficiently, enhancing the fairness and integrity of the procurement process. This makes the Court of Federal Claims the appropriate forum for such cases, as it is designed to handle the complexities of government contracting issues. Other courts, such as the U.S. District Court or the U.S. Supreme Court, do not have the same specific mandate for government contract disputes, while the U.S. Court of Appeals primarily handles the review of lower court decisions rather than original jurisdiction over bid protests.