Determination To Issue Requirements-Type Contract

The protester contended that a requirements-type solicitation would furnish supplies to the government at an excessive price and would be unfair to the contractor. The determination of how best to satisfy the government's requirements is within the agency's discretion, and the costs of items for 1 year in advance are estimated based on information available from previous contracts. The agency's determination that a requirements-type contract would be the most economical method of procuring supplies was valid and will not be questioned.