PDS Consultants, Inc, v. United States Agency: The Department of Veteran Affairs Disposition: Protest Sustained (Court of Federal Claims) Keywords: Contracting Preference; Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act; Rule of Two Decided: May 30, 2017 General Counsel P.C. Highlight: Where an agency has statutorily declared a preference with specificity, this preference takes precedence over general provisions for preference.