Protest Regarding Signature on Bid Bond

The protester objected to the award of a contract, alleging that the bid bond submitted by the low bidder was deficient. The bid bond, submitted with a properly executed bid, was signed by a corporate agent whose authority to sign the bond on behalf of the corporation was questioned. The bid was properly considered for award since the surety's obligation to the government would not be affected by the absence of an authorized signature on the bond. The record provided no evidence that the contracting officer incorrectly determined that the agent was authorized to sign the bid bond.