[Protest of Navy Contract Award for History Study]
Highlights
An individual protested a Navy contract award for a historical study, contending that the Navy unreasonably evaluated his technical bid. GAO held that the Navy reasonably: (1) evaluated the protester's bid and determined that it was technically unacceptable; (2) determined that the protester could not meet the solicitation's specifications; and (3) evaluated the awardee's bid. Accordingly, the protest was denied.
B-226727, APR 20, 1987
MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS - FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGISLATIVE MATTERS - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES - RECORDS DESTRUCTION - TIME RESTRICTIONS DIGEST: THIS OFFICE HAS NO LEGAL OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR RECORDS DISPOSITION AUTHORITY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE RETENTION PERIOD FOR MATERIAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAM CONTROL RECORDS (TABLE 401-1, RULE 1, AFR 12-50, VOLUME II) FROM "PERMANENT" TO "DESTROY 2 YEARS AFTER THE LAST YEAR FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OBLIGATION" AND ALSO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS FROM "DIRECTIVES, HQ USAF-APPROVED PROGRAM" TO "PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS (PA) FOR MATERIAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAM".
DIRECTOR, RECORDS MANAGEMENT STAFF - NORMA STAPLESON:
THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO YOUR MEMORANDUM DATED APRIL 3, 1987, FORWARDING FOR OUR REVIEW A REQUEST FOR RECORDS DISPOSITION AUTHORITY (SF-115) SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE RETENTION PERIOD FOR MATERIAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAM CONTROL RECORDS (TABLE 401-1, RULE 1. AFR 12-50 VOLUME II) FROM "PERMANENT" TO "DESTROY 2 YEARS AFTER THE LAST YEAR FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OBLIGATION" AND ALSO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS FROM "DIRECTIVES, HQ USAF-APPROVED PROGRAM" TO "PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS (PA) FOR MATERIAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAM". WE HAVE BEEN INFORMALLY ADVISED BY AN OFFICIAL OF THE AF THAT THESE RECORDS ARE NOTICES TO PROGRAM MANAGERS THAT FUNDING AUTHORITY IN SOME AMOUNT HAS BEEN APPROPRIATED AND THAT THEY WILL BE RECEIVING OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION THAT THIS BUDGET AUTHORITY IS AVAILABLE FOR OBLIGATION AT SOME FUTURE DATE. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ORDER TO PERMIT THEM TO BEGIN TO INITIATE STEPS FOR IMPLEMENTING PROCUREMENTS. WE HAVE REVIEWED THE PROPOSED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND FROM A LEGAL STANDPOINT WE HAVE NO OBJECTION TO ITS ADOPTION AND ISSUANCE.