Contention That Company's Proposal Was Technically Acceptable and Was Bid Below the Awardee

A company contended that it should have received a contract award because its technically acceptable proposal was offered at a price below that of the awardee. The company's initial offer was the lowest price, but the method of performance was unacceptable. The company's final proposal was rated technically inferior and higher in price than the successful offeror's. The determination that a proposal is in the competitive range for discussion does not necessarily mean that the proposal is acceptable as initially submitted. (SW)