Protest That Invitation for Bids Was Restrictive of Competition and Contractor Was Nonresponsible

Protester objected to the award of a contract to another bidder on the grounds that the bid invitation was restrictive of competition and that the other company was given an unfair advantage and was nonresponsible. The protest was denied because a contractor may enjoy competitive advantage by virtue of incumbency. Affirmative determination of responsibility is largely within the discretion of the procuring agency. (QM)