Contested Procurement: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Everson Electric

RCED-86-229BR Published: Sep 25, 1986. Publicly Released: Oct 10, 1986.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) investigated the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) decision to award a contract for the repair and overhaul of 48 railcar traction motors to one firm and deny a subsequent bid protest from another firm; and (2) provided information on the WMATA disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) procurement procedures.

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